May 10, 2000 12:23
PC EXPO EMBRACES LINUX
The 18th Annual IT Event for Business will Feature the LinuxMall.com Summit & the Linux Pavilion Sponsored by Linux Journal
NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- To further enhance the growth of Linux in the business computing marketplace, PC EXPO (http://www.pcexpo.com), the IT Event For Business, will feature two exciting opportunities for attendees -- the LinuxMall.com Summit and the Linux Pavilion, sponsored by Linux Journal. More than 85,000 corporate technology decision makers and IT professionals from around the world will gather at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, June 27-29, 2000 (summits begin on June 26), to see the latest corporate computing products and services.
"Linux offers revolutionary technological advances that impact business computing today," said Christina Condos, PC EXPO show director. "The LinuxMall.com Summit and Linux Pavilion at PC EXPO is an opportunity for business computing professionals to discover everything they need to know about this exciting operating system."
LinuxMall.com, the number one e-commerce site for Linux products and information, will feature presentations from experts in the Linux community. The LinuxMall.com Summit will address such topics as: the phenomenal growth of Linux, the importance of Linux in today's and tomorrow's economy, the significance of choosing a Linux strategy, the reason why e-commerce providers are turning to Linux, and how the Linux investment can yield high returns. For details about the LinuxMall.com Summit and for registration information, visit http://www.pcexpo.com.
"We're thrilled that Linux has a major presence at PC EXPO,"said Mark Bolzern, founder and president of LinuxMall.com. "PC EXPO gives us the opportunity to reflect the importance of Linux in today's economy and to bring the Linux message to a worldwide information technology audience."
The Linux Pavilion at PC EXPO, sponsored by Linux Journal, will feature the hottest Linux companies and service vendors. The Pavilion will provide corporate and channel attendees with the opportunity to discuss and participate in demonstrations of the most up-to-date tools and technologies offered by the leading vendors today.
"The Linux Journal firmly believes that the Linux Pavilion will show PC EXPO attendees specific ways that Linux can be utilized for their business needs," said Phil Hughes, publisher, Linux Journal. "The combined stability, speed, security and overall performance of Linux and Linux-based products will show PC EXPO visitors that the question is no longer if but when Linux will be used."
About LinuxMall.com:
Located in Aurora, Colo., LinuxMall.com is the number one Linux e-commerce site and a popular Internet gathering place for the Linux Community. One of the top sites on the Web, it has been serving the Linux Community since 1992 with news, information and the best selection of Linux-related products and services. LinuxMall.com is a recognized leader in the Linux Community and actively supports the growth and development of the Linux operating system. Contact LinuxMall.com at http://www.LinuxMall.com or call 303-699-7470 or 800-234-7813.
About Linux Journal
Linux Journal is the premier Linux magazine, dedicated to serving the Linux community and promoting the use of Linux worldwide. Linux Journal, a monthly periodical, is currently celebrating its sixth year of publication and may be purchased at all major bookstores and newsstands. Subscriptions can be ordered by calling 888-66-LINUX, e-mailing subs@ssc.com or visiting http://www.linuxjournal.com.
About CMP Media Inc.
CMP Media Inc. is the leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. With its portfolio of newspapers, magazines, custom publishing, Internet products, research, consulting and conferences, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Online editions of the company's print publications, along with products and services created exclusively for the Internet, can be found on CMPnet at http://www.CMPnet.com.
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