world Reply-to: Media Release: 2008 linux.conf.au Host Announced Linux Australia president, Jonathon Oxer has announced Melbourne as the successful bidding team for linux.conf.au 2008. In an email to the main Linux Australia mailing list Oxer praised both Hobart and Melbourne for presenting professional bids. "This year the decision was particularly tough, with well presented bids from Melbourne and Hobart. Both proposals contained a lot of flair, and Hobart as a potential destination was definitely a big draw card for many people." "In the end though the LA Committee felt that the Melbourne team's plans were more well developed, and with Donna Benjamin's enthusiasm and organisational ability there is no doubt that they will pull off an absolutely awesome conference in 2008." said Oxer. Donna Benjamin, who lead Team Mel8ourne through the most recent bid cycle, was thrilled at the news. "We are really excited to have been invited to host linux.conf.au in 2008." Benjamin said. "We're all looking forward to taking part in LCA2007 in Sydney and getting the opportunity to learn as much as we can to help make Mel8ourne LCA a roaring success in 2008." Benjamin also paid tribute to the Hobart team, "Team Tasmania had us on our toes." In related news, the team behind linux.conf.au 2007, has released a progress report. "The Seven team are putting together a mighty fine conference for linux.conf.au's return to Sydney." Said Lindsay Holmwood, team liaison. "We're freshening up the successful linux.conf.au recipe, with features such as Open Day for students and families, a full week conference with community organised streams, and linux.conf.au's world renowned lineup of fantastic speakers and eclectic topics." "The CFP (Call For Participation) is currently open, and registration for attendees will begin in October." Call For Participation Dates: - Sep 1: Submissions close - Oct 15: Successful Applicants notified - Jan 15: Conference Opens About linux.conf.au Linux.conf.au is Australia's annual technical conference focusing on Linux and open source software. Now in its eighth year, linux.conf.au is regarded as one of the premier global Linux and open source software technical events and attracts many international open source software developers and users. Next years linux.conf.au will return to Sydney from the 15th of January to the 20th. For more information visit http://linux.conf.au About Linux Australia Linux Australia exists to serve and promote the Australian Linux and Open Source community. The organisation aims to do this best by taking enthusiasms within the community, such as FOSS issues, projects, education, advocacy just to name a few, and help them flourish, to succeed. The lifeblood of this organisation is the people in the community, and Linux Australia strives to be both relevant and useful to the community. For more details on Linux Australia visit http://linux.org.au -- James Purser Ordinary Committee Member Linux Australia
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