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Linux Journal: A Look at the Linux World Canada Show

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 27, 2005

“Besides the ability to tinker with the software, as
demonstrated in this previous Linux Journal article, a great
attraction of Linux for me has been the low cost. So when word
reached me of a free Linux-related event being held in Toronto,
Ontario, I knew I had to be there. The LinuxWorld Conference &
Expo Canada show was held April 18-20, 2005, at the Metro Toronto
Convention Center, and it is expected to be the largest computer
show in Canada in 2005. Although a number of fee workshops and
tutorials were offered, admission to the show floor and the keynote
speeches was free. In my case, I was involved in setting up and
supporting the Toronto Linux User Group booth at the show, so
although the show did not cost me money, it did cost me some sweat
equity…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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