Ontario Linux Fest

The countdown is on to Ontario Linux Fest and we couldn't be more excited. Here's some news from inside the organizing committee. Since our last note we've added some speakers and topics, and a couple of prominent sponsors. And a bunch more of you have registered in advance from our registration page at http://onlinux.ca/olfreg

All of that is awesome, because we need all of those pieces in place to build Ontario Linux Fest. We're just a touch over a month to the Fest, so here are a few things that you need to know about.

Novell goes platinum at Ontario Linux Fest. "Novell Canada has secured a key platinum sponsorship to further demonstrate their commitment to GNU/Linux and Free Software," said, John Van Ostrand of the organizing committee, "As members of the Open Invention Network, patrons of KDE and sponsors of OpenSUSE (and dozens of other F/LOSS contributions, Novell continues as community leaders." We can't make Ontario Linux Fest a success without our sponsors and we urge you to consider OLF sponsors when you are making purchasing decisions.

Free your phone and your mind will follow. We're very excited about the OpenMoko presentation at OLF. The recent splash made by a proprietary phone has only tilled the soil for an Open computer-phone. Or is that a phone-computer? Or a media player? You'll want to catch every minute of Ian Darwin's presentation on the OpenMoko project to find out all the details on this cool bit of embedded hardware. We're still adding speakers as they confirm, so keep an eye on the speakers page. We can't make Ontario Linux Fest a success without our speakers and the F/LOSS world is a better place for their code and projects and other contributions.

Hotel room countdown We have discounted group rates at two hotels near the venue. If you are joining us from out of town (or plan to stay late at the reception) you can save by booking your room now. The Radisson is right next door to the venue and has given us a great price for their suites. But book now because they only offer the group rate until this Sunday 09 September. The Doubletree is just across the street and the price for their rooms is still good. The Doubletree group rate is valid until Wednesday, 12 September. http://onlinux.ca/hotel

Attendee registration is climbing It is gratifying to see many of you registering in advance for Ontario Linux Fest. Attendance is climbing steadily and we know that it will ramp-up steeply as we get closer to the event. You can help us by starting that ramp-up now.

There is no reason to hold Ontario Linux Fest without you. It is the community and the personalities and the networking that will make the most lasting impressions on you at Ontario Linux Fest. It is the conjunction of the strong local community and the influx of visiting regional and international enthusiasts that will make OLF shine. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Register at http://onlinux.ca/olfreg