Linux.conf.au 2003: Preparations and Sponsors Announced

The Linux.conf.au 2003 organizers and helpers have announced several milestones in preparation for the Australian National Technical Linux Conference, Linux.conf.au 2003. The Call for Papers was released in April 2002 and is open to any individual following the lines set out in the Call for Papers document available from the LCA 2003 web site. IBM has secured the Penguin Sponsor and Linux Services WA & NT has secured ranking as a Major Sponsor for LCA 2003.

Currie Hall, the University's own Hall of Residence, has been chosen as the on-campus accommodation for LCA 2003. The conference is still looking for further sponsors and supporters to assist in funding and supplying the conference. Invited speakers include several industry experts and professionals. Linux.conf.au is a national 'roaming' conference under the auspices of Linux Australia Inc, with its original incarnation held in Melbourne at Monash University in 1999.