[Linux-aus] The Great Debate 28 May 2007 - Linux vs Windows

[Pia Waugh]

Hi all,

Just saw this. Might be interesting :)

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The ACS would like to invite you to attend: 
THE GREAT DEBATE  
Microsoft & Commercial Software VS Linux & the Open Source World 

Where do you stand on this topic?
Come and hear arguments for and against the software and make up your own 
mind. 

The Debaters will be:
Richard White, CEO and founder of Cargowise edi Pty Ltd. Richard's skills 
combine a unique 17 year understanding of the international trade and 
logistics industry combined with over 25 years in both software 
development and business management.
John-Paul Syriatowicz, Managing Director, co-founder and co-owner of 
Squiz.net, Australia’s largest content management system vendor. 
Squiz are recognised as industry leaders in relation to open source 
software. They are regularly invited to participate in industry forums and 
to consult with parties considering the use of open source software. 

The Debate will be Moderated by:
Associate Professor David Wilson, Associate Dean (Education) within the 
Faculty of Information Technology at the University of Technology, Sydney. 
David is President of the Australian Association of Information Systems 
(AAIS) and secretary to the Australian Council of Professors and Heads of 
Information Systems (ACPHIS). He was previously Editor of the Australian 
Computer Journal for five years and Chairman of the Software Quality 
Association (NSW).

Seats are limited, please click here and register by Monday 21st May. 

Details:
Date:         Monday 28th May 2007 
Time:         5:45pm for a 6:00pm start - 7:00pm 
Location:  Mitchell Theatre Level 1, 280 Pitt St Sydney 2000 (Sydney 
Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Cost:         This event is free of charge.
 
 
Look forward to seeing you there, 

Jillian McDonald
Client Services & Events Assistant 
jillian.mcdonald at nsw.acs.org.au
(02) 9261 4411


Cheers,
Pia