LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Announces $25,000 Scholarship Award and Show Favorites Awards to Further Support a Growing Industry.FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 1999-- -- Awards Designed to Support Aspiring as·pire intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires 1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to stardom. 2. Linux Programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists and Recognize Hottest New Products at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo This August -- Reflecting its support of the Linux community, IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) World Expo, a business unit of International Data Group (IDG), the world's largest IT media and information services See Information Systems. company, today announced its awards program which will not only recognize innovative Linux applications demonstrated on the show floor, but also provide financial assistance to promising Linux developers. The first of the awards presented at LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, August 9-12, 1999 at the San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. Convention Center, is the "IDG/Linus Torvalds Community Award." This award, which is a $25,000 scholarship, was designed to encourage high school and undergraduate/graduate university students to pursue their education and future dreams in Linux. The award will be presented to the student who most effectively eases the use of the Linux operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. as demonstrated by the degree in which their program helps all levels of users. For more information please visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.com. The winner will be announced by Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds (born December 28 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel. immediately following Mr. Torvalds' LinuxWorld Conference & Expo keynote keynote /key·note/ (ke´not) in homeopathy, the characteristic property of a drug that indicates its use in treating a similar symptom of disease. evening address on Tuesday, August 10, 1999. "We believe the future of Linux will be shaped by today's young minds, and this award reflects our commitment to this community," said Charlie Greco, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of IDG World Expo. "There is simply no other show devoted to serving the advancement of the Linux community in this way. We are continually striving to offer programs that will not only encourage current users of Linux, but to also promote the significance and the advancements of Linux applications outside the Linux community." In addition to the IDG/Linus Torvalds Community Award, LinuxWorld Magazine will again sponsor the "Show Favorites Awards" to recognize the hottest and most innovative products and technologies introduced and demonstrated at the show. Unlike other industry awards, the Show Favorites are determined by show attendees who vote on the products they feel are the show's most outstanding applications. Throughout the first day of the event, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the show floor and cast their votes at Web-based voting kiosks located on the show floor. Winners will be announced at noon, Wednesday, August 11, 1999 on the show floor. For a list of product categories and complete details, please visit http://www.linuxworldexpo.com. "The Show Favorites Awards recognize the groundbreaking ways today's organizations are redefining Linux products and technology," said Nick Petreley, editorial director of LinuxWorld Magazine. "We recognize the close knit community that supports the advancement of Linux, so it's fitting for the attendees to decide the Show Favorites. It is the attendees' active participation in the award selection that makes this a special recognition for providers of Linux products and creates added excitement around each product award." For More Information For more awards information or to register for the show, visit the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web site at www.linuxworldexpo.com, or call 800-657-1474. For exhibiting opportunities, please contact Jim Donovan Jim Donovan may refer to:
About IDG World Expo IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition exposition or exhibition, term frequently applied to an organized public fair or display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. company. IDG publishes more than 290 computer magazines and newspapers and 700 book titles, and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through http://www.idg.net, which comprises more than 240 target Web sites in 55 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions worldwide, and provides IT market analysis through 49 offices in 41 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit IDG's Web site at www.idg.com. |
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