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http://newsvac.newsforge.com/newsvac/03/09/29/1618251.shtml?tid=52

     Linux for You announces Linux Asia 2004, Open Source Media iniative

   Monday September 29, 2003 - [ 02:35 PM ]   [15] Print this Article 
   Topic - [16]Press Releases
   [17]Linux For You writes "Linux For You, Asia's first Linux magazine,
   today announced holding of Linux Asia 2004. The event is aimed at
   shifting Linux from labs to offices. Linux Asia 2004 will be held from
   February 11th - 13th, 2004 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) at The
   India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. It is the largest ever event on Linux
   in India.

   Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rahul Chopra, Editor, Linux For You,
   said, "Linux Asia 2004 will play a path-breaking role in making Linux
   and Open Source Software more popular in common applications. It will
   give a platform for sharing domestic and international expertise in
   Linux."

   The event will feature conferences on trends, deployment issues and
   case studies. It will also have a series of workshops on software
   development, system administration and handling migration from
   Windows(TM) platform to Linux platform. Some of the tracks that have
   already been finalized include:
   eGovernance and Social Implications--How Linux/OSS can affect us
   socially
   TrendZ--What are the latest technology trends in the Linux domain
   Techies--How to handle Linux development and administration
   Enterprise--Why and how should the corporate sector start switching to
   Linux/Open Source
   One of the key features of the event will be the practical
   demonstrations of the power of Linux and Open Source software. Linux
   Asia will feature `The Hub', a network of 50-100 Linux systems. There
   also will be demonstrations of LiFY@Hindi, LiFY@Education and the
   upcoming LiFY@Office. Linux Asia will also have the eGovernance Centre
   where solution providers, including government departments, will get
   to display their solutions for eGovernance.

   The event will give a forum to the Indian Linux community to share
   insights and gain expertise.

   Linux For You starts Open Source Media Initiative

   "Linux For You, Asia's first Linux magazine, has launched Open Source
   Media initiative. Under this, any publication can use select Linux and
   open source content produced by Linux For You, free from royalty. The
   initiative has been started to promote Linux and open source.

   Speaking on the launch, Mr. Rahul Chopra, Editor, Linux for You said:
   "Promotion of Linux and open source would be beneficial for the
   country. It will lead to a faster spread of IT awareness universally.
   It will also save valuable foreign exchange, which is currently being
   paid for licensed software."

   This program is first of its kind where not only a premier content is
   offered without any royalty but the technical expertise is also made
   available. Media professionals will also be able to use the expertise
   of LFY Labs for all technical queries.

   This program will be applicable for the current financial year (upto
   March 2004). Any content reproduction just needs to credit the source
   through a standard byline.

   The list of articles available currently includes all the major
   stories done by Linux For You from inception to date. It will also
   include all future articles.

   A list of all available articles will be maintained at
   [18]http://www.linuxforu.com. Every month, the new articles will be
   made available in Open Source Media Initiative. The coordination of
   the program will be facilitated by Creative Crest.

   About Linux For You
   Linux For You is Asia's first magazine on Linux and Open Source
   Software. It is a monthly with an active support from the Indian Linux
   community. It caters to the readership interests of corporates,
   developers, IT implementers and new and seasoned Linux users.

   The publication has been in the forefront of making Linux more useful
   for the Indian users. It has produced versions of LiFY (A Linux
   version for Indian users) targeting various practical uses. These
   include LiFY@Education, LiFY@Hindi, LiFY@Developer and LiFY@Admin.
   Linux For You is planning to release more versions of LiFY in future.

   The publication maintains LFY Labs--one of the most advanced Linux
   labs in the country. LFY labs continuously researches on Linux and
   open source and comes up with world-class solutions that enhance the
   usability of Linux. About the EFY Group
   Linux For You is a publication of EFY Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.,
   publishers of many leading publications since 1969. The company is
   headquartered at New Delhi with offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai,
   Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Kolkata. EFY is an ISO 9001:2000
   Certified company."
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