Mobile Linux Conference Set To Debut At LinuxWorld 2008

Conference offers in-depth technical training, strategic insights
and hands-on experience in mobile Linux and open source opportunities
and solutions
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
IDG World Expo, the leading producer of world-class tradeshows and
events around the globe has announced that LinuxWorld Conference &
Expo(R) will include a new event, the Mobile Linux Conference, to
address the increasing penetration of Linux into the mobile handset
marketplace. During the conference, attendees will receive in-depth
technical training, strategic insights, and hands-on experience in
mobile Linux from industry experts covering topics including
application development and deployment, power management, mobile
initiatives, best practices, and more. LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is
scheduled to take place August 4-7, 2008 at the Moscone Center.

"The timing of this conference is perfect because it compliments
the success of the mobile Linux focus that LinuxWorld(R) 2007
featured. This conference expands on that successful content, the
audience, and the sponsor participation," said Bill Weinberg,
Conference Chair and independent analyst and consultant,
Linuxpundit.com. "Linux has quietly been making inroads in embedded
and mobile marketplace for some time now, and it has the potential to
achieve end-to-end acceptance with a unified code base and development
paradigm."

The Mobile Linux Conference will intricately explore how
Linux-based platforms really work, offering developers insight into
the technical capabilities of mobile Linux, avenues for creating and
customizing mobile system software, and building applications on
Linux-based mobile phones and "stacks." The conference tracks, Mobile
Linux Platforms and Building Applications on Mobile Linux, will detail
technical and marketplace challenges facing Linux deployment in mobile
at each stage of the ecosystem - from chipmakers to OSVs, to handset
OEMs to operators and ISVs. Key themes will include interoperability,
application development frameworks, and innovations in platform.

In addition to strong interest in having content dedicated to
mobile Linux at LinuxWorld, the vendor community support for this
conference is equally as strong with companies including ACCESS,
Motorola, Nokia, Trolltech, and Wind River participating.

"Linux is poised to become the operating system of choice for
mobile and beyond-PC devices," said Toru Arakawa, CEO, president and
co-founder of ACCESS. "With the release of innovative Linux-based
handsets and devices we look for 2008 to be a pivotal year for
developers of mobile Linux applications. Conferences like LinuxWorld
and now the Mobile Linux Conference will be key in helping developers
take advantage of these opportunities."

For more information, or to register for the event, please visit
www.linuxworldexpo.com.

About LinuxWorld Conference & Expo

LinuxWorld Conference & Expo is the premier event exclusively
focused on Linux and open source solutions. As the world's most
comprehensive marketplace for open source products and services,
LinuxWorld provides business decision-makers with information and
resources to implement Linux and open source solutions into business
infrastructure and enterprise networks. For more information or to
register for the event, visit the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo Web
site at www.linuxworldexpo.com, or call (800) 657-1474. For exhibiting
opportunities, please contact Amy Bonner at (508) 424-4892 or
amy_bonner@idg.com or Giovanni Stein at (508) 424-4864 or
Giovanni_stein@idg.com. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Ellen Boland at (508) 988-7830 or ellen_bolland@idg.com.

About IDG World Expo

IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) is a leading producer of
tradeshows and events for professionals and consumers seeking
world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison
shopping. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events
includes Entertainment For All(TM) (E For All(TM)), E3 Media &
Business Summit, GreenXchange Xpo(TM), LinuxWorld Conference &
Expo(R), Macworld Conference & Expo(R), Next Generation Data
Center(TM) (NGDC(TM)) and REVEAL Los Angeles...The Fashion & Design
Event. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading
technology media, research and event company.

IDG World Expo
Charlotte McCormack, 508-424-4837
charlotte_mccormack@idg.com

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