Sponsors
Sponsors
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2012 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
 | Google is a proud user and supporter of open source software and development methodologies. Google contributes back to the Open Source community in many ways, including more than 35 million lines of source code, project hosting on Google Code, projects for students including Google Summer of Code and the Google Code-in Contest, and support for a wide variety of projects, LUGS, and events around the world. code.google.com/opensource |
 | As the world's largest IT company, HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all its customers - from individual consumers to large enterprises. HP helps businesses focus on innovation instead of IT operations by offering robust solutions based on HP inventions, open source software, and industry-standard hardware in a converged infrastructure. In fact, as the leading provider of scalable Linux platforms, HP ships one Linux server every minute. HP not only uses open source within the company extensively but also contributes our expertise to hundreds of open source projects worldwide. In fact, we built tools for open source governance in enterprises, then released them as an open source project called FOSSology. Also, HP helps lead the thriving FOSSBazaar community focused on free and open source governance best practices, education, and tools. Stop by our booth to learn more about open source and Linux from HP. http://www.hp.com/go/opensource/ |
 | CloudStack is open source software written in java that is designed to deploy and and manage large networks of virtual machines, as a highly available, scalable cloud computing platform. CloudStack current supports the most popular open source hypervisors VMware, Oracle VM, KVM, XenServer and Xen Cloud Platform. CloudStack offers three ways to manage cloud computing environments: a easy-to-use web interface, command line and a full-featured RESTful API. |
Gold Sponsors
 | IBM is once again proud to be a sponsor of Ohio LinuxFest. IBM support for Linux spans over 10 years back to 1999 when we first made the commitment to our Linux Technology Center. LTC contributions have played a significant part in Linux evolution from edge-of-network usage to full enterprise-level operating system. Linux brings open innovation to all IBM server and storage system platforms. IBM's software stack for Linux provides an open, robust and scalable platform for applications that can easily support changing business requirements. IBM supports over 500 software products on Linux, including software to implement SOA, Web 2.0, and Information on Demand. IBM Global Technology Services offers full support services for Linux on all server platforms and solutions for planning, designing, implementing, migrating and consolidating onto Linux. |
 | Oracle provides the world's most complete and integrated business software and hardware systems in more than 145 countries around the globe. Oracle invests a significant amount of resources into open source technologies such as MySQL, GlassFish, Linux, PHP, Apache, Eclipse, Berkeley DB, NetBeans, VirtualBox, Xen, and InnoDB. Visit http://www.oracle.com/opensource/ today. |
 | Manta is the largest social media website dedicated entirely to small business. With more than 30 million unique visitors each month, Manta is one of the most trafficked sites on the web today. Our growing team of engineers have a passion for technology, taking on challenges of scale and complexity, and have a strong desire to create innovative new products and platforms. Manta works in an Open Source environment with modern databases like NoSQL (MongoDB), Postresql, MySQL and Big Data (Hadoop). If you want to work with an extremely talented group of people who like to turn up the heat on the foosball table, check us out at www.manta.com/manta-careers or stop by our booth at LinuxFest. |
 | Fanatical Support® has made Rackspace the service leader in cloud computing. We deliver enterprise-level hosting services to businesses of all sizes and kinds around the world. We got started in 1998 and since have grown to serve more than 180,000 customers. Rackspace integrates the industry's best technologies for each customer's specific need and delivers it as a service via the company's commitment to Fanatical Support. Our core products include Managed Hosting, Cloud Hosting and Email & Apps. There are currently over 4,300 Rackers around the world serving our customers. |
 | Arista Networks was founded to deliver software defined cloud networking solutions for large data center and high-performance computing environments. Arista delivers a portfolio of 1/10/40 and 100 GbE capable products that redefine network architectures, bring extensibility to networking, and dramatically change the price/performance of data center networks. At the core of Arista's platform is the Extensible Operating System (EOS™), a ground-breaking network operating system with single-image consistency across hardware platforms, and modern core architecture enabling in-service upgrades and application extensibility. |
Silver Sponsors
 | Zenoss Core is an open source IT monitoring product that delivers the functionality to effectively manage the configuration, health, performance of networks, servers and applications through a single, integrated software package. · Single Integrated Product - to monitor your entire IT infrastructure · Open Source CMDB - a single repository for your IT assets · Easy To Use Browser-Based GUI - everyday users do not need Linux skills, access from anywhere · Enterprise-Ready Architecture - tiered architecture that scales to thousands of nodes · ZenPacks Framework - packaging system for Zenoss plugins, skins, etc... · Open Source - free and open source At the heart of Zenoss Core is a unified model of the entire IT environment. The model is the basis for the Zenoss approach. |
 | The Linux Professional Institute provides a global framework, industry leadership and other services to enhance, develop and further lifelong professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies. Established as an international non-profit organization in September 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute continues to demonstrate recognized global leadership, direction and skill standards for those who pursue a career in Linux and Open Source technology. LPI advances 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./td> |
 | Founded in 1999, Pogo Linux, Inc. is an open-source systems integrator based out of Seattle, WA. With a multi-OS focus and in-house technical expertise, we offer a wide range of workstations, servers and network storage solutions for the technology needs of IT departments in organizations of all sizes. From a single database server to a complete data center deployment, our company is dedicated to providing affordable, reliable, and energy-efficient hardware and software solutions for just about every IT project or budget. In addition, each system order includes the type of world-class technical support and customer service you'd expect from a company that's served the Linux and open-source communities for well over a decade. |
 | OrangeFS is a next-generation, open-source, parallel file system. With features that include distributed metadata, modular design, linear scalability and simple installation, OrangeFS has maintained its high performance roots in PVFS. Omnibond, a strong advocate of the OrangeFS project, provides support, maintenance and development services for high performance and enterprise solutions. |
 | SUSE is a leading provider of enterprise Linux solutions that increase agility, reduce cost and manage complexity in dynamic environments. With a portfolio centered around SUSE Linux Enterprise, the most interoperable platform for mission-critical computing, SUSE enables organizations to confidently deliver computing services across physical, virtual and cloud environments. With our award-winning products, open source communities and ecosystem of partnerships, SUSE solutions empower thousands of organizations around the world. |
Bronze Sponsors
 | SkySQL Ab, the company behind the SkySQL™ Enterprise subscription, is the first choice in affordable MariaDB® & MySQL® database solutions for the enterprise and cloud. Founded by former executives, personnel, and investors of MySQL AB, SkySQL Ab is an open source software company committed to furthering the future development of MySQL-based database technologies, while delivering cost-effective database solutions and exceptional customer service. SkySQL Ab's customers include ATOS Worldline, Canal+, Deutsche Telekom, ClubMed, Lotte.com, La Poste, Constant Contact and Virgin Mobile. SkySQL's worldwide headquarters is located in Helsinki, Finland. The company has operations in Asia, Europe and North America. For more information, please call +1(877) 303-5799, or visit www.skysql.com. |
 | Cloudera offers enterprises a powerful new data platform built on the popular Apache Hadoop open-source software package. We enhance the storage and processing technologies originally developed by the world’s biggest Web companies, allowing our growing list of global customers to use Hadoop to solve problems and achieve their particular business goals. |
 | Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source solutions, leveraging a community-powered approach to provide reliable and high-performing cloud, virtualization, storage, Linux and middleware technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training and consulting services. As the connection point between a global network of enterprises, partners, and open source communities, Red Hat enables the creation of more relevant, innovative technologies that liberate resources for growth and prepare customers for the future of IT. |
Career Track Sponsors
 | Careers 2.0 matches great programmers on Stack Overflow with great jobs. Programmers create profiles highlighting their work on Stack Overflow and open source sites, giving employers an in-depth look at their expertise. Employers post open positions or search for programmers by location, objective, and skills, and screen them based on peer-reviewed work. |
Bag Sponsor
 | Pantek Founded in 1995, our vision is to provide comprehensive IT services to companies who utilize Open Source technologies. Our clients value us as their Open Source partner and a seamless extension of their IT staff. The Pantek Team has years of industry experience, matching Open Source technologies to business models of many degrees, to leverage their power and provide a competitive advantage in the technology arena. Pantek is a leader in Open Source technology implementations. |
T-Shirt Sponsor
 | The OpenNMS Group, Inc. is with world's first enterprise-grade network management platform that is 100% free and open source software. The OpenNMS Group provides commercial support and services around OpenNMS to help clients replace expensive, proprietary legacy solutions. |
Additional Sponsors
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Haiku is an open source operating system currently in development that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the Be Operating System, Haiku is a fast, efficient, simple to use, easy to learn, and yet very powerful system for computer users of all levels. Additionally, Haiku offers something else over other open source platforms which is quite unique: The project consists of a single team writing everything from the kernel, drivers, userland services, tool kit, and graphics stack to the included desktop applications and preflets. This allows Haiku to achieve a level of consistency that provides many conveniences, and is truly enjoyable to use by both end-users and developers alike. |
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PaulPaulito.com, a Linux Professional Institute Approved Training Partner (LPI-ATP), is a revolutionary online learning video platform that offers IT training courses for professionals in Open Source software technologies like Linux based operating systems. PaulPaulito.com training courses are unique high-quality Linux training videos and Linux Practice Exams produced in the English, German and Spanish languages. This Linux courseware can be used for just learning all kinds of Linux topics (Linux Fundamentals) or to prepare yourself for a vendor neutral certification like CompTIA Linux+ and LPIC-1. PaulPaulito.com especially developed their Linux training videos to fit to mobile devices (m-Learning). For more information please visit www.paulpaulito.com |
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Fedora Project Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcome to join. |
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DLUG We're one of several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of Dayton Microcomputer Association (DMA®). This SIG has been meeting regularly (previously as a very small Unix group) since the early 1990s. We've slowly grown from three or four people per meeting to usually thirty or more for the past few years. |
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DMA DMA® is a member of The Association of Personal Computer User Groups, Inc. (APCUG), whose mission is to facilitate communication among computer user groups, the community, and the technology industry. |
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Linux in the Ham Shack Linux in the Ham Shack began as a project by two amateur radio operators to bring Linux and Open Source concepts and software to amateur radio enthusiasts around the globe. Begun in October 2008, we have put out more than 20 episodes to date. Over time our focus has moved from strictly targeting amateur radio operators to helping all computer users move to Linux and Open Source, and our core goal remains to provide a sound foundation for the new or migrating user. |
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No Starch Press Founded in 1994, No Starch Press is one of the few remaining independent technical book publishers. We publish the finest in geek entertainment—unique books on technology, with a focus on Open Source, security, hacking, programming, alternative operating systems, and LEGO. Our titles have personality, our authors are passionate, and our books tackle topics that people care about. See http://www.nostarch.com for a complete catalog. |
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Ubuntu Ohio Ubuntu Ohio is a group of computer users dedicated to bringing Ubuntu to the Great State of Ohio. We are what is considered a LoCo, or a LOcal COmmunity of Ubuntu users. |
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Free Geek Columbus provides computers and training for limited-resource populations in Central Ohio through redistribution of used equipment and the use of Free Software. FreeGeek Columbus is committed to Free Software, responsible electronics recycling, and community engagement. |
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The Ohio Information Security Forum is a 501c3 non-profit group comprised of enthusiasts and professionals involved in information security, networking, system administration, engineering, and other computing environments that come together to help secure our digital world. We do this through the following:
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FreeBSD® is an advanced operating system for modern server, desktop, and embedded computer platforms. FreeBSD's code base has undergone over thirty years of continuous development, improvement, and optimization. It is developed and maintained by a large team of individuals. FreeBSD provides advanced networking, impressive security features, and world class performance and is used by some of the world's busiest web sites and most pervasive embedded networking and storage devices. |
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The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the leading organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. We defend free speech on the Internet, fight illegal surveillance, promote the rights of innovators to develop digital technologies, and work to ensure that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are enhanced, rather than eroded, as our use of technology grows. |
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USENIX is the Advanced Computing Systems Association. For over 35 years, it has been the leading community for engineers, system administrators, scientists, and technicians working on the cutting edge of the computing world. USENIX conferences are the essential meeting ground for the presentation and discussion of technical advances in all aspects of computing systems. Our upcoming conferences focus on topics such as file and storage systems, cloud computing, security, system administration, and more. For more information about the USENIX Association and our events, see http://www.usenix.org/. |
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The KDE Community is an international technology team dedicated to creating a free and user-friendly computing experience, offering an advanced graphical desktop, a wide variety of applications for communication, work, education and entertainment and a platform to easily build new applications upon. We have a strong focus on finding innovative solutions to old and new problems, creating a vibrant atmosphere open for experimentation. |
Media Sponsors
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Pluginspodcast.com The Plugins Podcast aims to cover one WordPress plugin each week with occasional interviews of plugin developers as well as with heavy plugin users. Normal episodes will aim to be between 10-15 minutes in mp3 format. This podcast is hosted by Angelo Mandato, a seasoned software programmer, web developer and network administrator. Angelo’s currently the CIO of RawVoice, the company behind the Blubrry Podcasting Community. He’s been working with PHP since the Winter of 2000 and started using WordPress for his personal blog since April of 2005. Angelo’s developed 4 WordPress plugins, 2 of which are publicly available: Subscribe Sidebar and Blubrry Powerpress. |
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Security Justice Our podcasts are focused on topics from the Northeast Ohio Information Security Forum. We typically interview the speakers from each meeting and also talk about the latest security news and emerging threats. Typically, we like to talk about security regarding technology and networks but also provide lots of information and news about physical security as well. We also record “special edition” podcasts with some of the most intriguing people in the security community. Keeping things simple with a good balance between technical, not too technical, and having fun while talking about security is what we are all about! |
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The Linux Link Tech Show The Linux Link Tech Show was Started in September 2003 by the founders of the Lehigh Valley Linux User Group. Our goal is to provide a weekly live webcasted radio style show about GNU/Linux and Technology. So far we've been doing very well with it! |
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the_source Open source software is becoming more and more common in our everyday lives. Most of us are affected by open source whether we realize it or not. The goal of this video podcast is to provide quality programming that is informative and entertaining for and about the open source community. Hosted by Aaron Newcomb, a long time open source user and advocate, this show provides news, reviews and interviews about open source initiatives. We hope it is fun and helpful. |
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LinuxQuestions.org LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community. |
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Linux Journal Since 1994: The Original Monthly Magazine of the Linux Community. |
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Linux Pro Magazine In Linux Pro Magazine you will find the tools, tutorials, and reviews you need to unlock the secrets of Linux. Each article is focused on delivering the hands-on information you need in your daily Linux use. As a bonus, each issue includes a DVD containing a full version of a major Linux distribution. |
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Lottalinuxlinks.com Linux and geek related topics. |
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Ubuntu User Ubuntu User is the first print magazine for users of the popular Ubuntu computer operating system. Ubuntu User offers reviews, community news, HowTo articles, and troubleshooting tips for readers who are excited about Ubuntu and want to learn more about the Ubuntu environment. |
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LWN.net LWN.net is the premier source for news from the Linux and free software worlds. Each week, LWN provides in-depth coverage of a variety of topics of interest to developers and users of free software. During the rest of the week, LWN has information about breaking news in the community, including a daily summary of Linux distribution security alerts. The weekly contains unparalleled Linux kernel coverage and software reviews by the Grumpy Editor, as well as stories on distribution news, security vulnerabilities, development projects and more. |
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Lococast.net Rick Harding and Craig Maloney both love and live open source, and boy do they have some opinions about it. Join them for the Lococast podcast as they debate, dissect, and dismantle the current tech issues of the day, all with a local Ubuntu flair. They may not agree on all of the issues, but they definitely have opinions. |
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