Hello Everyone,

Open Source Bootcamp (osbootcamp) is a unique series of events
offering skills and business value discussions regarding use of open
source software.

For students and developers, expect introductory skills training and
advice from experts, as well as potential recruitment opportunities
from businesses involved with open source software.

For business and leaders, expect valuable insights into innovative
applications and significant cost savings for enterprise. The
opportunity to hire bright and motivated students and network with
other businesses is an added benefit.

For all, osbootcamp offers the chance to meet the local open source
community.

If you plan to attend, please register by joining the mailing lists on
the web site links provided below.

I hope to see you there.

Thank you,

Andrew
http://osbootcamp.org



Open Source Bootcamp 5 - Relational Database Management Systems

May 20th, 2008 - 4pm to 7pm
2000 Minto Centre, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

At this event, come hear long time industry experts John Smedley and
Rob Bernier talk about open source Relational Database Management
Systems (RDBMSs). RDBMSs are the workhorse data storage system of
information technology (IT). According to Forrester (2006), open
source RDBMSs can provide a total cost of ownership that is 50% that
of a closed source RDBMS. Another article by Lacy (2006) reported
using open source RDBMSs can reduce TCO by up to 90%. Whatever the
precise number, when trying to make the most of scarce budgets, the
potential to save money on one of the most expensive components of a
system makes a lot of sense. John and Rob will present information
detailing why an open source RDBMSs make a lot of sense for today's
information technology. This is a very rare opportunity to hear about
two leading RDBMSs in a single evening event.

Registration is free ($0)

Food and drinks will be provided. Attractive door prizes will be
raffled. You must be present at the start of the event and stay until
the end to win the door prizes.

More information can be found here:
http://www.osbootcamp.org/index.php?page=osbc5



Open Source Bootcamp 6 - Geospatial Information Systems

June 2nd and 3rd, 2008 - 8:30am - 5:30pm
2000 Minto Centre, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario

This will be the biggest open source bootcamp of the year.

Technology has triggered major changes in the geospatial information
system (GIS) industry. What was once the exclusive realm of highly
specialized researchers is becoming accessible to many in the form of
web based mapping applications and hand held devices with rich
navigation capabilities. Also, the notion of a geospatial industry is
blurred and replaced with spatial awareness being added to enterprise
information technology applications. Open source software is another
significant factor causing change in the industry.

The event is co-produced by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation
(OSGeo - http://www.osgeo.org) and involves industry leading speakers
that would normally speak at events that cost hundreds of dollars for
registration.

Registration is free ($0)

Food and drinks will be provided. Attractive door prizes including a
PS3 will be raffled. You must be present at the start of the event and
stay until the end to win the door prizes.

More information can be found here:
http://www.osbootcamp.org/index.php?page=osbc6


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OSBOOTCAMP
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