Linux Expo Names Technical Keynote Speaker

Stacy Doster sent in a press release from Linux Expo saying that Jim Gettys from Compaq (probably more well known for his work at X work at Digital before they were gobbled up) will be making the keynote. The rest of the release is attached below.

Linux Expo '99 Names Technical Keynote Speaker

Chapel Hill- January 11, 1999- Organizers for the 5th Linux Expo have announced that Jim Gettys, senior consulting engineer at Compaq Computer Corporation, will deliver the Technical Keynote at the May 18-22 Linux event. Make plans now to come to the Raleigh, NC Convention Center to share the latest developments in Linux technology and its exciting future.

Linux Expo '99 begins with a day of information packed tutorials, followed by three fact-filled days of conferences, an exhibit hall with the latest in Linux technology, product launches, and the chance to mingle with industry experts.

Highlighting the Linux Expo are the Technical and Business Keynotes. Jim Gettys, this year's technical keynote, is one of the original authors of the X Window System. He coordinated the efforts of contributors both inside and outside Digital of the development of X Window System, one of the first major software systems to be built in an open, distributed, collaborative fashion. The X Window System provides the base technology for developing graphical user interfaces on Linux, UNIX, and VMS. He has also worked on distributed audio and teleconferencing systems. Jim is currently the editor of the IETF "Hypertext Transport Protocol -- HTTP/1.1" specification.

Also attending the 5th Linux Expo will be Linux gurus from all over the globe, including system administrators, software developers, CTO's, IT Managers, web developers, and ISP's. Past Linux Expo's have attracted luminaries such as Linus Torvalds, Robert Young, Eric Raymond and Jon "maddog" Hall- just to name a few. "Jim Gettys will be a great addition to what is already an established, successful and growing show," said Jon "maddog" Hall, Executive Director of Linux International. "The Linux Expo gives the Linux community a chance to discuss the latest open source developments in a cordial, highly technical environment."

Stay tuned for the Business Keynote announcement in February, and don't miss the 5th Annual Linux Expo.

For more information about the Linux Expo or to register, please check out the Linux Expo website at link or call 919-942-3318 CONTACT: Stacy Doster
Linux Expo
1-919-942-3318
[e-mail]

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