1998 Atlanta Linux Showcase, Conference and Exhibits

ATLANTA, Ga. - The Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts, in conjunction with Linux
International, are planning the second annual Atlanta Linux Showcase to be
held October 23 - 24, 1998 immediately following NetWorld+Interop in Atlanta,
GA.  The Showcase will feature two days of Linux talks, vendor exhibits,
BOFs, and a great atmosphere for discussing all aspects of the Linux
operating system.  The Atlanta Linux Showcase will be held at the Atlanta
Market Center, in the heart of downtown Atlanta.  This facility is
conveniently located within blocks of mass transit and the Georgia World
Congress Center (site of NetWorld+Interop 98).

The initial list of speakers includes Jon "maddog" Hall, Miguel de Icaza,
Bruce Perens and Eric S. Raymond.  The keynote address will be given by Dr.
Michael Cowpland, President and CEO of Corel.  Conference topics include
commentary on Open Source software, Linux kernel internals, Linux in Business,
Linux Applications and Windows NT Integration.  Online registration will
open July 1, 1998.

Last year's show attracted a record number of exhibitors.  By more than
doubling the exhibit and conference space and with national advertising,
this year's expected attendance is between 1000 and 2000 people.

Much of the booth space has already been booked by new and returning
exhibitors, and interested vendors are encouraged to contact the Atlanta
Linux Showcase for booth reservations immediately.  Many opportunities for
vendors to sponsor speakers and to contribute hardware and services to the
show are also available.

Activities for attendees will begin on October 22nd with the opening of
registration at 3PM, and free Birds-of-a-Feather sessions will run into the
late evening.  The BOFs provide the opportunity for attendees to educate and
entertain each other.  The conference sessions and show floor will be open
from 9AM - 5PM on Friday and Saturday, with additional BOF sessions running
until late night on Friday.

For more information about the 1998 Atlanta Linux Showcase, visit
http://www.ale.org/showcase/.  The Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts are an
Atlanta-based Linux users group dedicated to promoting the use of Linux, and
have been active in the metro Atlanta area since 1995.  The Atlanta Linux
Showcase is a not-for-profit event.

Linux International is an international non-profit organization of over 20
hardware and software vendors that supports and promotes the use of Linux.
More information about Linux International can be found at http://www.li.org.