Linux Professional Institute features "new look" at LinuxWorld San Francisco (August 4-7, 2008)
Jul 17th, 21:11 UTC
(Sacramento, USA: July 16, 2008) The Linux Professional Institute
(LPI), (http://www.lpi.org), the world's premier Linux certification
organization announced a new revised presence at LinuxWorld San
Francisco (August 4 - 7, 2008) along with LPI's traditional and popular
discounted exam sessions for their Linux certification program during the conference.
This year LPI will share an information kiosk with organizers of
LinuxWorld Expo on the registration floor of the event at the Moscone
Center. "We are pleased to be part of the initial conference delegate
"welcome" area for LinuxWorld. This enhanced visibility recognizes
LPI's leadership role amongst individual Linux professionals," said Jim
Lacey, President and CEO of LPI. LPI alumni and new candidates are
invited to visit LPI staff at the information kiosk and bring their LPI
ID to receive an LPI "Tux" (see http://lpi.org/eng/about_lpi/upcoming_events/summer_2008_in_san_francisco
for an example of the LPI "Tux").
LPI exams during the conference will be complimentary for paid
conference attendees (a $155 value) and at a 50% discount (just $75) for
exhibit-only attendees. Complimentary exams and discounts are available
on any single exam of LPIC-1, LPIC-2 and LP1-302 (the LPIC-3 exam,
regularly priced at $200, will be available at $100).
All exam candidates must obtain an LPI ID and are asked to bring valid
photo identification and their LPI-ID number to the exam labs. Payment
for exams can be made by cash, cheque or credit card.
During LinuxWorld, exams will be in Room 236 of the Moscone Center on
Wednesday, August 6th and Thursday, August 7th at 10:00 am and 2:30 pm.
Interested candidates are asked to pre-register for the exams at
events_at_lpi.org and indicate which exam they would like to take and at
which available time slot.
Other LPI events during LinuxWorld Expo include:
- Alumni Reception: once again LPI will host a special reception for
alumni of LPI's certification program. LPI alumni are asked to contact
LPI staff at the registration area of LinuxWorld Expo on August 5th to
obtain their invitation and event details.
- "Birds-of-a-Feather": co-hosted with the BSD Certification Group on
the subject of "The Future of Open Source Certification."
- Strategic Advisory Council: LPI traditionally hosts a Strategic
Advisory Council during LinuxWorld Expo. This will take place at the
IBM facility from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, August 6th.
Interested LPI alumni and industry representatives who would like to
attend this meeting are asked to contact James Stanger, Chairperson of
LPI's Strategic Advisory Council, at jstanger_at_lpi.org.
- Technical Advisory Council: every year LPI hosts Technical Advisory
Council meetings at major venues and events throughout the world to seek
IT professional feedback and input on LPI's certification program. Those
interested in participating at the upcoming meeting at LinuxWorld San
Francisco are invited to contact G.Matthew Rice, Director of Product
Development, LPI at mrice_at_lpi.org.
The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is globally supported by the IT
industry, enterprise and professionals and within government and the
educational community. LPI's certification program is delivered
worldwide in multiple languages at over 7,000 testing locations and is
supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents. Since the
programs inception, LPI has delivered over 180,000 exams and 56,000 LPIC
certifications around the world.
About Linux Professional Institute:
The Linux Professional Institute promotes and certifies essential skills
on Linux and Open Source technologies through the global delivery of
comprehensive, top quality, vendor-independent exams. Established as an
international non-profit organization in 1999 by the Linux community,
the Linux Professional Institute continues to demonstrate recognized
global leadership in the certification of Linux professionals while
advancing the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners,
sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities.
LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal,
Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, HP
and IDG.
(Submitted by Scott Lamberton of Linux Professional Institute)
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