Released on = June 30, 2006, 5:41 am

Press Release Author = Sarah-Anne Bray

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Novell, Redhat and Google set to take centre stage

Press Release Body = London, 30th June 2006: The conference programme for this
year's Linux World 2006 has just been unveiled, with companies such as Novell,
Redhat and Google set to take centre stage to outline and debate the hottest and
most talked about topics in the Linux industry. The conference programme will be
accompanied by a series of Technical Masterclasses and Business Briefings aimed at
helping attendees better understand Linux in both business and research
environments. To sign up for this year's conference programme please visit
www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk.

The Great Linux Debate, which is open to everyone, is also set to take place as part
of the conference programme. This year's debate, entitled 'Virtualisation - Who
needs it?' will see delegates discuss the complexities that virtualisation represent
as well as the benefits and risks.

"With over 26 hours of content delivered by more than 18 industry gurus, we are
confident that this year's conference programme will be the best ever," commented
Sarah Williams, event director, Turret Group, who is organising the event.
"Speakers will touch on everything from mobile Linux to convergence and will appeal
to everyone from IT Directors to research students."

Confirmed speakers include Jeremy Allison, Senior Developer, Novell Corp, Chris
DiBona, Open Source Programs Manager, Google and Alan Cox, Fellow, Redhat. As well
as Ian Pratt, Senior Lecturer, University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory, Chris
Lewis, IT Manager of hotel group, Malmaison and Dr. Ruediger Berlich, from the
Institute of Scientific Computing.


For more information please visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.co.uk/

NOTES TO EDITORS

About IDG World Expo
IDG World Expo produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for
professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop
comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World
Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and
conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of
influential buyers. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading
technology media, research and event company.

About Linux World
LinuxWorld is held in 12 countries and there are 15 shows (2 per year in the US,
Japan, and in China; 1 each in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, UK,
Italy and Netherlands.

About Turret Group
Turret Group is an event organiser based in West London. Formerly Turret RAI plc,
the company organises trade shows, conferences and publishes specialist magazines
and directories.
www.turretgroup.com


Media contact:
Sarah-Anne Bray / Kathryn Cotsworth
Wildfire PR
0208 339 4420
linuxworld@wildfirepr.co.uk


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