Details on the Florida Linux Show are below. Note that UCF students and faculty get free admission.


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    From: bryan@floridalinuxshow.com
    Date: September 28, 2009 1:43:57 PM EDT
    Subject: Press Release to the Students and Faculty of University of Central Florida



    UCF is officially invited to the Florida Linux Show 2009 Orlando sponsored
    by Red Hat.  The Florida Linux Show is a World Class Trade Show and
    Conference.  It is also the largest annual Linux show held in Florida.
    Each year a host of plenary speaker's (national and international) make
    the pilgrimage to Florida to participate in engaging sessions with
    Florida's finest minds in the Linux community.  The Florida Linux Show is
    making its maiden voyage to the Orlando area on October 24th 2009, at the
    luxurious Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration.

    All UCF students and faculty will receive free admission to the conference
    and trade show.  Come early and register online as free t-shirts and
    goodies will be generously handed out throughout the show. There will also
    be several devices and other free goodies for the taking at our event
    raffle.

    Register at:
    http://www.tradeshowstarter.com/floridalinuxshow/event.asp?id=19

    BSDA Certifications will be held during the event so here is your chance
    to be officially BSDA certified by the BSD Certfication Group. The exam is
    only $75 dollars and registration can be found here:
    https://register.bsdcertification.org//register/events/florida-linux-show



    *FLORIDA** LINUX SHOW 2009 ORLANDO:*



    Below is the accommodation, reservation, and show information for the
    lavish Radisson Resort Orlando Celebration :



    *Date:*  October 24th, 2009

    *Time:*  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    *Location:*  Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration

                   2900 Parkway Blvd

                   Kissimmee, Florida 34747

    *Website:*  http://www.radisson.com/orlando-celebration

    *Maps/Directions:*  Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration

    *Reservation Code:*  1009FLLINU

    *Reservation by Phone:*  800-333-3333

    *Reservation by Email:*  reservations@radissonoc.com

    *Room Rate:* $75 a night


    *Room Reservation Notes:*

    *Note:*  Room reservation for the group rate ends on October 7th, 2009.

    *Note:*  Early departure from rooms already reserved incurs a $50.00
    surcharge (this is a charge levied by Radisson).



    *FLORIDA** LINUX SHOW 2009 ORLANDO ATTENDEE REGISTRATION:*


    Attendee Registration (priced at $20, SELF(SouthEast Linux Show
    Attendees $10.00)

    $15 - Earlybird Registration

    $0   - Students (with valid student registration)



    *SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS:*



    If you would like to present I will need the presentation tile, a short
    brief, and a picture to post on the website.  The following is a list of
    proposed speaker topics.  Other submitted topics will be considered.

      * Plug Computing
      * Security
      * Ubuntu Desktop & Server
      * Linux Thin Clients
      * Virtualization
      * Cloud Computing
      * Interoperability
      * Handheld and Other Devices

      *Email Speaker Agreement and information to:

      *mailto:rod@floridalinuxshow.com

          * Speaker Agreement



    *WEBSITE SPONSORSHIPS AND EXHIBITORS:*



    The Florida Linux Show 2009 Orlando website:  http://www.floridalinuxshow.com/

      * Sponsorships (Types of Sponsorships (Title, Platinum, Gold,
        Silver, Bronze, and Conference Bag)
      * Exhibitor Space (General and Premier Booths)



    *ANTICIPATED ATTENDANCE:*



    800 - 1000 attendees


    *FLORIDA LINUX ALLIANCE GROUP:*



    The mission of the FLAG will be to identify companies that do business
    in Florida and that are located in Florida which use Linux and Open
    Source Software for their business model.  The FLAG's first
    priority is education at all levels within Florida. FLAG will apply for
    education grants to supplement these programs at the high school and
    college levels to promote the use of Linux and Open Source software and
    materials.  The Florida Linux Show is a partnered business vehicle to
    help spread the Linux message and educate attendees and members about
    Linux, the companies who are working in this arena and the Open Source
    advantages that are available. More information regarding the FLAG will
    be posted soon and it will be available at the Florida Linux Show 2009
    Orlando.


    The Florida Linux Alliance Group website:  http://www.flagroup.org/



    All the Best,



    Bryan Smith,Technical Director
    Florida Linux Show 2009 Orlando sponsored by Red Hat
    www.floridalinuxshow.com
    Cell: 904-540-5174
    Email: bryan@floridalinuxshow.com

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