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@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.