[Scale-planning] SCALE at OSCON / Ubuntu Live.

Ilan Rabinovitch ilan at socallinuxexpo.org
Sun Jul 8 15:05:20 PDT 2007


The OSCON Team has asked us to pass the following message to the SCALE
community.  It includes a 10% discount (code: os07sle).

SCALE will be present at OSCON booth # 923.  If you will be at the show
please drop by.

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Coming Up Quickly! The 2007 O'Reilly OSCON Is Happening July 23-27 in
Portland, Oregon. Here's Why You Don't Want To Miss It…

Join more than 2,500 open source developers, gurus, experts, and users
for five jam-packed days with rousing keynotes, multi-track sessions,
expert tutorials, and special events, including the O'Reilly Radar
Executive Briefing.

SoCal Linux Expo attendees can receive a 10% discount on OSCON. Use
discount code os07sle  when you register at:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/58/register

Can't-miss Keynotes Explain the Present and Explore the Future of Open
Source Software. Included in our stellar line-up are:
-Simon Peyton-Jones, Microsoft Research -- "Transactional Memory for
Concurrent Programming"
-Rick Falkvinge, founder and leader of the Swedish Pirate Party --
"Copyright Regime vs. Civil Liberties"
-Simon Wardley, COO, Fotango -- "Commodization of IT and What the Future
Holds"
-Phillip Torrone, senior editor, MAKE Magazine – "Open Source Hardware:
A Start…"
Other keynote speakers include Mark Shuttleworth, Ben Fry, Steve Yegge,
Philip Rosedale, Jimmy Wales, James Larsson, and Tim O'Reilly.

See a complete list of speakers and sessions at
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/os2007/schedule/

O’Reilly Radar: The Executive Briefing
On Tuesday, an all day event not to be missed: The OSCON O'Reilly Radar
Executive Briefing, were Tim O'Reilly and the Radar team examines the
shape of the future of open source.
Join us as we explore trends, companies, and projects that matter today
and point to what you'll need to know tomorrow. Space is limited and
this briefing requires separate registration, to learn more please see
below:
 http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/58/radar.html


O’Reilly Booth Activities: Re-Charge your Batteries
Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM come hang out at the
O’Reilly Booth in the exhibit hall. Free coffee, popcorn, wireless,
goodies and promotional items. Relax with the authors, friends and
colleagues, contribute to the poetry wall and more!

Powell’s Technical Book Event
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: In addition to author appearances
and signings, Powell's will also be hosting author events at the
Technical Bookstore. So please don’t miss the Powell's booth event line up.
http://www.powells.com/oscon

-Birds of a Feather sessions.
This is an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with those
interested in the same projects and concepts. Collaborate and share new
ideas with fellow attendees.
BoF’s will be available each night throughout the week. Start and end
times vary so please check the daily calendar for details.
For more information and to sign up to lead a BoF please visit:
 http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/58/bof.html


Other OSCON Events of Note:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/58/events.html

Tuesday

-Open Solutions Alliance SSO Hack-A-Thon Tutorial
This event is designed to speed the creation and adoption of integrated,
interoperable open solutions for business customers.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14364

-Meet-n-Geek Another fun opportunity for individuals to meet with new
and veteran OSCON participants.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14294

-Google O'Reilly Open Source Awards, to be announced at the Meet-n-Geek
event.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14358

Wednesday

-OSCAMP
This event provides an adaptive, open environment where the proceedings
and content are driven by the attendees. This event starts early at
9:00AM and ends at 6:00PM that evening. For more information please
visit: http://oscamp.org/

-Expo Hall Reception Have a drink and mingle with other OSCON
participants, and see the latest products, projects, services, and
gadgets from sponsors and exhibitors. From 6:00PM to 7:30PM in exhibit
hall D.
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14360

 -Google Web Toolkit Hack Session The Google Web Toolkit (GWT) makes it
possible to develop in the Java language and deploy
cross-browser-compliant JavaScript. Come join us for some finger food
and food for thought as we discuss how GWT works. Bring your laptop and
be prepared to get your hands dirty with some code. Come early as space
is limited to 100 people - first come, first served. From 7:30PM to
10:00PM in room E145. For details please see below:
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14762

Thursday

-SourceForge.net Community Choice Awards  A night of drinks, food,
prizes, and surprises as we announce the winners of our Second Annual
SourceForge.net Community Choice Awards. Trust us, this will not be your
typical awards ceremony. Located within walking distance at the Jupiter
Hotel from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.
If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by June 29 to:
mailto:cca at corp.sourceforge.com.

-OSCAMP continues from 9:00AM to 6:00PM in the main convention center.

Friday

-Closing Event Get Together
Follow the final keynote presentation and say goodbye to colleagues over
refreshments
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/cs/os2007/view/e_sess/14743

Are you convinced yet? We hope to see you in Portland!

The OSCON 2007 Conference Team

P.S. What are you waiting for? Remember, use discount code os07sle and
save 10%! Register now at
http://conferences.oreillynet.com/pub/w/58/register.






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