LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Opens Call For Papers

                                 MEDIA ADVISORY:

LINUXWORLD CONFERENCE & EXPO OPENS CALL FOR PAPERS


WHAT: 		IDG World Expo has issued a Call for Papers for the
upcoming LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, taking place at San Francisco's
Moscone Center, August 2-5, 2004. Those interested in presenting a
conference session, tutorial, or hands-on lab at LinuxWorld are invited to
submit a proposal for consideration.

WHEN: 		The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, February 27, 2004.

HOW:	Visit the LinuxWorld Web site (www.linuxworldexpo.com) and click on
"Speaker" to learn more about speaking opportunities at LinuxWorld. Submit
a proposal online at 
http://www.linuxworldexpo.com/linuxworldny/V40/index.cvn?ID=10152.

GUIDELINES: 	The conference program at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo
in San Francisco will offer insights into Linux and open source as a
complete solution for the enterprise.  The question is no longer, "What is
Linux?"   it's, "How do I apply Linux?"  IDG World Expo is looking for
conference sessions that focus on: 

§	Linux and open source solutions to real business problems
§	Mixed environment issues, including migration and integration
§	Linux on the Client 
§	Detailed customer case studies describing how Linux was deployed
and the resulting success, including time to implement and cost savings

CONTACT:	Media inquiries should be directed to:
		
	Beth Wickenhiser
	IDG World Expo
	+1.508.424.4855
	beth_wickenhiser@idg.com