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18 September 2006

AUUG 2006 Conference Announcement

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUUG 2006 Conference Announcement

A "Must See" conference for anyone using Unix, Linux - and Open Source on Windows.
Covering topics from security, disaster recovery, databases and VOIP to the management of large systems (including Google).

SYDNEY, Australia — 19 September, 2006 — AUUG, the organisation for UNIX, Linux and Open Source professionals, today announced its annual national conference for UNIX, Linux, BSD and Open Source users, corporations, government agencies, developers and vendors.  The conference will provide practical problem solving strategies for managers and implementers of a broad range technologies on UNIX, Linux, MAC OS X and Windows.

The conference, now in its third decade, is a key resource and meeting place for users, developers and vendors wanting to make the most of their investments in UNIX, Linux and Open Source Systems.

The 3 day conference programme is preceded by a 1 day tutorial programme featuring: MySQL, web application development, security and risk management.

Although focused on providing strong technical content, the conference also addresses business topics and provides excellent opportunities for attendees to meet and build friendships via the conference reception and dinner.

Speakers of note include:

The conference program and full speaker details are available on-line at http://www.auug.org.au/events/auug2006/welcome.shtml

Key Partners in the event include: Checkpoint, Computerworld and LinuxWorld.

AUUG 2006 will be held at the Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne 11-13 October 2006.

Tutorials will be conducted prior to the conference, at the same venue, on 10 October 2006.

Both AUUG members and non-members can attend with discounts for AUUG members, members of affiliated organizations and students.  Registration for the conference is $825 for AUUG members and $1000 for non-members.  There is a special discounted student rate of just $110.  Tutorials are $360 per half day for AUUG members and $540 for non-members.

These September "Early Bird" rates apply up to 30 September 2006 after which normal registration fees apply.  Act now to get the early bird discount by registering at http://www.auug.org.au/events/auug2006/


About AUUG Incorporated

AUUG Inc. is the Organisation for Unix, Linux and Open Source professionals.  Dating from 1975, AUUG is a national body with chapters that organise local activities in most capital cities.  AUUG's role is building a community by connecting, supporting and promoting people with an interest in interoperable computing - which we see as a key to achieving fitness for purpose and value for money in Information and Communication Technology.  Our members are professionals who care about:

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Previous AUUG press releases can be viewed at http://www.auug.org.au/publications/press/

AUUG Inc.
PO Box 7071
Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153
Australia
Free Call 1800 625 655, Fax 02 8824 9522
International: Tel +61 2 8824 9511, Fax +61 2 8824 9522
E-mail: auug@auug.org.au
ABN 15 645 981 718

Press Contact
Gordon Hubbard
Press Secretary, AUUG Inc.
Gordon.Hubbard@auug.org.au
Tel: 02 9659 9590


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