Open Source is the driving force behind Linux (R), the 'hottest thing
going' in both the high tech world of computers and the high rolling world
of wall street. Eric S. Raymond, best selling author of 'The Cathedral &
The Bazaar' and one of the leading luminaries of the Open Source Movement
will also serve as the opening night keynote speaker for LinuxFest2000 to
be held in Kansas City June 20-24, 2000.
Tom Peters, author of 'In Search Of Excellence' says that 'The Cathedral
and The Bazaar' is.. "a witty.. inside look at the way software- which is
reinventing the world - is created."
John Thompson, IBM VP points out the "Open-source development communities
have delivered significant technologies that have had a profound impact on
the computer industry".
Even an internal Microsoft(R) strategy document admits that "The ability of
the Open-source software process to collect and harness the collective IQ's
of thousands of individuals across the Internet is simply amazing."
In announcing Mr. Raymond's appearance, Greg Palmer, President Mobius
Marketing, added, "A speaker of Eric's stature is a major event. Linux (R)
and what it has achieved in a few short years is nothing short of
revolutionary as the American Revolution paved the way for opportunity
around the world, Linux is lighting the way for unbridled technological
breakthroughs.
Eric S. Raymond will give his keynote speech Tuesday evening June 20, 2000
and will host a special session of 'Geeks With Guns' Wednesday morning.
Recent spectacular IPO's by Red Hat, VA Linux, Cobalt and Andover.net
have taken the stock market by storm and LinuxFest2000 will be the first
opportunity for many in the Midwest to see what the excitement is all
about.
Major well known companies like IBM, Compaq, Informix and Oracle have
committed to Linux, however most people are exposed to Linux on a daily
basis, because Linux powers much of the World Wide Web.
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