Linux Summit 2003 and press conference

INVITATION TO THE LINUX SUMMIT 2003 AND PRESS CONFERENCE

The Linux Summit 2003 (February 27th - 28th) will be the largest Linux
conference in Northern Europe this year.  At the Summit, attendees will
learn why Linux has become a hot topic within the IT industry.  Using
examples from real life, the Linux Summit 2003 will demonstrate why
businesses are increasingly embracing Linux and Open Source software.

We are pleased to invite a representative of your media organization to
the Linux Summit's press conference on

Thursday, February 27.2.2003 from 10.45--11.45. am, at the Dipoli
Auditorium, Congress Center Dipoli, Espoo, Finland.

Maps of the area and public transport information are available at
http://www.dipoli.hut.fi/kongressipalvelut/english/location.html

The city of Espoo is located near Helsinki, the capital of Finland.

At the press conference, SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd and the
other Linux Summit 2003 partners -- F-Secure Corporation, HP and Oracle
Finland -- will discuss their Linux strategies and talk about their
latest products and services.

Jon 'Maddog' Hall, Executive Director of Linux International will also
be speaking at the press conference.

A buffet lunch will be served following the press conference.  The first
speech after lunch will be given by Mr. Kimmo Sasi, Minister of Transport
and Communications. Members of the press are welcome to stay for this
presentation, and/or to attend any of the many events offered at the
Summit.

We ask you to confirm your participation before Friday 21st by email to
elias.aarnio@sot.com. Please let us know if you will be attending the
press conference only, or whether you would like to reserve a 2-day
ticket giving access to all the Linux Summit events (excluding training
courses).

The Public Relations personnel listed below are also at your service.

One to one interviews

A Linux specialist from each of the organising companies will be giving a
keynote speech.  A limited number of opportunities for personal interviews
with the following people are available:

- Mr. Mikko Hyppönen, Manager of Anti-Virus Research, F-Secure
Corporation, will comment on the security status of Linux systems and
general threats to electronic data.

- Rudi Schmickl, Vice President, Enterprise Systems Group, HP EMEA. Mr.
Schmickl will discuss the Linux-Itanium strategy, as well as describing
the current market situation and HP's new Linux services.

- Jean-Solo Rafidinarivo, Linux Business Development Manager, HP
Services, EMEA. Mr. Rafidinarivo will outline the service strategy and
supply of HP Linux services.

- Dave Dargo, Vice President, Oracle Corporation, the head of Oracle's
Linux strategy and products development will give Oracle's view of Linux and
present a business case: how Oracle uses Linux in its operating systems
and the cost savings that have been achieved.

Reservations for personal interviews may be booked through the following
PR representatives:

F-Secure Corporation, Jaana Sirkiä, jaana.sirkia@f-secure.com
HP, Maritta Viljanen, maritta.viljanen@hp.com
Oracle Corporation, Harri Kammonen, Manifesto,
harri.kammonen@manifestoconsulting.fi

Participating in the Linux Summit 2003 conferences

You are welcome to attend the other talks and presentations offered at
the Linux Summit 2003, according to your interests.  Speakers at the Summit
include:

- Mr. Jon 'Maddog' Hall, Linux International
- Mr. Kimmo Sasi, Minister of Transport and Communications
- Mr. Jari Pasanen, Vice President, Research and technology access,
Nokia Mobile Phones

The full program for the Linux Summit 2003 can be read online at
http://www.sot.com/en/sot/summit2003.shtml

If you plan to attend the Linux Summit, please send an email expressing
your interest to elias.aarnio@sot.com before Friday, February 21st. 
Please indicate in the email if you will be attending the press conference
only, or whether you would like to attend the other Linux Summit events.

Best regards,

SOT Finnish software engineering Ltd
F-Secure Corporation
HP
Oracle Finland

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SOT Public Relations
SOT Finnish Software Engineering Ltd.
Hermiankatu 8 E, 33720 TAMPERE, FINLAND
Phone: 020 155 2206
Telefax: 020 155 2209
prelations@sot.com
http://www.sot.com/