Real World Linux 2004 Conference & Expo HP Canada Continues their Support - Confirms Large Exhibit Space and a Platinum Sponsorship!

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, February 27, 2004. . . Canada's only comprehensive conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to Linux and Open source applications and solutions for management and technology professionals in all sectors of industry, business and government has received major support from HP Canada. HP, a key player in the Linux and Open Source landscape, has booked a large exhibit space at Real World Linux 2004 and come on board as a Platinum sponsor.

Real World Linux 2004, April 13-15, is now in its second year and will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada. The event focuses on key technology and business hot spots and has the support of many prominent professional organizations.

"HP Canada is returning for a second year as a major exhibitor and sponsor of Real World Linux 2004," says Bruce Cole, President of Real World Linux. "With HP's support, Real World Linux continues to grow remaining the most comprehensive Linux and Open Source Event in Canada."

"The Real World Linux Conference and Expo represents a fabulous opportunity for business people to meet with industry leaders and further their understanding of open source computing", said Greg Chappell, VP Business Critical Systems, HP Canada. "Building on the strength of more than US $ 2.5 Billion in Linux based revenue in its fiscal year 2003, HP plans to extend its position of market leadership through a broad product portfolio and the introduction of new Linux reference architectures. Inventiveness is the core of HP's culture and we are proud to extend that spirit to the open source community in Canada."

Real World Linux 2004 is Canada's largest such exhibition and conference, expected to attract more than 2,500 delegates who will meet 70+ exhibiting companies at the trade show and take in 50+ industry related seminars, tutorials, visionaries and keynote addresses go to http://www.realworldlinux.com/conf_glance.html for details.

Real World Linux is the Canadian meeting place for the professional Linux and Open Source community. Users, advocates and those wanting to learn more about Linux have a mutual goal - to participate in a face-to-face environment with vendors and renowned experts that are specifically focused on Linux.

QUICK FACTS!
Real World Linux 2004 Conference & Expo

Location:
Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Hall A

Tutorials:
Tuesday, April 13th - 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m

Conference:
Wednesday, April 14th -8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m
Thursday, April 15th - 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m

Trade Show:
Wednesday, April 14th - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Thursday, April 15th -11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Each trade show day senior executives will deliver Keynote presentations from:

Nat Friedman, VP of R&D Novell Ximian Services - Wednesday April 14, 9:45am - 10:45am;
CJ Coppersmith, Director of Linux Strategy Hewlett Packard & Dan Ryan Mgr. of infrastructure & desktop management City of Calgary - Wednesday April 14, 2:00pm - 2:50pm;
Ed Kilroy, President of IBM Canada Ltd. - Thursday April 15, 9:45am - 10:45am; and
Jon "maddog" Hall, Executive Director of Linux International - Thursday April 15, 2:00pm - 2:50pm

For more information, including full seminar details and costs, visit the website at
http://www.realworldlinux.com

Qualified media members are encouraged to pre-register and receive a complete Conference Preview Guide and media kit. Please go to
http://www.realworldlinux.com/pdfs/Press_Accreditation.pdf