[Noplug] [kplug-general] FW: IBM Linux briefing and LinuxFest in Seattle on August 9

[Rod Page]

Hi Everybody

I think this is interesting. I got it off the KPLUG mailing
list.

Regards, Rod
-----Original Message-----

*From:* Jayna Olsen [mailto:jolsen at us.ibm.com]
*On Behalf Of *techbrief
*Sent:* Friday, July 01, 2005 9:40 AM
*To:* undisclosed-recipients:

*Subject: Invitation - IBM Linux briefing and LinuxFest in Seattle on 
August 9*

Linux continues to pick up momentum as IT organizations worldwide choose 
to enjoy the system independence provided by an open source platform 
that doesn't sacrifice reliability and security. Developers in these 
organizations can benefit from a development environment that provides 
rapid and easy development, testing and maintenance of software for 
their developers.

*Attend the IBM technical briefing, Migrating and developing new 
applications for Linux, and see live demos of development tools and 
migration techniques for Linux.*
/NOTE from KWM:/

/A continental breakfast will be served from 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. /

/Registration will commence at 8:30 a.m./

/The program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m./

*Register for this half-day complimentary briefing by visiting*:
http://ibm.com/developerworks/offers/techbriefings/details/linux.html
/NOTE from KWM: The slides for the event are available at this site; do 
your homework :-)
/
IT managers and administrators will gain an understanding of how to use 
Linux based infrastructure servers in their departments and enable them 
to further reduce costs.

IT or project managers will see project management tools that ease the 
management of the development process and a demo that will help you 
understand the time and resources required for a development or a 
migration project on Linux.

If you have trouble with registration, email us at:
tbrief at us.ibm.com <mailto:tbrief at us.ibm.com>.

_*Please note the Linux technical briefing will be followed by IBM 
LinuxFest* *Seattle in the afternoon*_.
LinuxFest is a complimentary hands-on workshop to let you test drive Linux.
*You can attend either an “Installing Linux” or a “Using Linux” 
session**,** based on your skill and level of comfort with Linux.* 
Seating for LinuxFest is limited, so please register by August 7, by 
reading the session registration and enrollment details below and 
following the instructions.
*_IBM LinuxFest Seattle overview, registration and enrollment:
_*
Two separate *Linux installation sessions* will be offered:
*The first session*, "*Installing Linux*", is for those of you who are 
interested in installing Linux on your laptop. The focus of this session 
will be on installation and basic commands for operating and utilizing 
Linux. You will depart this session with a fully functional Linux machine.
*The second session*, "*Using Linux*", will feature specific Linux 
commands. You will learn how to manage, monitor, debug, and 
install/modify software. Ultimately you will install IBM software on Linux.

To participate in IBM LinuxFest, *please arrive at the event with your 
laptop prepared*:

· *VMware 4.5.2* installed on your personal laptop.
You can download a 30-day trial version of VMware (at no cost) from the 
following website:
http://www.vmware.com/download

· A fully charged battery

· Be equipped with a *DVD-ROM, 768 megabytes of RAM and six to eight GB 
of available hard drive space*, and a keyboard optimized for English (US).

Note: If you cannot arrive with your personal laptop, you may take 
advantage of a very limited supply of loaner IBM ThinkPads .

These sessions are appropriate for individuals with responsibility for 
administering or supporting the Linux operating system and for anyone 
interested in a hands-on learning experience. You are welcome to select 
either section.

*Please enroll for IBM LinuxFest by following the instructions below*.
Enrollment will close by August 8 at noon, or when sections fill to 
capacity.

*_Enroll me in Installing Linux_*

If you want to be enrolled in Installing Linux, please send an e-mail to
kpalmer at us.ibm.com <mailto:kpalmer at us.ibm.com> with the subject line 
“Please enroll me in Installing Linux”

_*Enroll me in Using Linux*_

If you want to be enrolled in Using Linux, please send an e-mail to
kpalmer at us.ibm.com <mailto:kpalmer at us.ibm.com> with the subject line 
“Please enroll me in Using Linux”

*_Would like to use IBM supplied laptop_*

If you would like to use an IBM supplied laptop, please send an e-mail to
kpalmer at us.ibm.com <mailto:kpalmer at us.ibm.com> with the subject line 
“Would like to use IBM supplied laptop”

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Palmer at
kpalmer at us.ibm.com <mailto:kpalmer at us.ibm.com> or call 404.487.2171.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

The IBM developerWorks Team
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