Sponsors

Sponsors

Ohio LinuxFest   Opportunities still exist for 2010. Click here for details.

Platinum Sponsors

Google   Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
HP   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/
IBM  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.

Gold Sponsors

The OpenNMS Group, Inc. 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.
WRL AdvertisingWRL Advertising is a full service agency that provides businesses large and small with the very latest in web design and programming, multimedia, broadcast, print, branding, traditional and internet marketing and public relations services.
Likewise  Likewise brings Linux and Windows closer together. Likewise products integrate Linux, UNIX, and Mac OS X systems with Windows environments by authenticating users, controlling access, applying group policies, and providing single sign-on to Active Directory. At the heart is Likewise Open, an open source project that provides Active Directory authentication to Linux, UNIX, and Mac users. Likewise Enterprise includes the core authentication technology of Likewise Open, plus world-class migration, group policy, auditing and reporting modules. More than 60,000 organizations use Likewise, including 64% of the Fortune 50, to reduce operating costs, improve security, and enhance compliance.
Pogo Linux  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.
Nagios  Nagios Enterprises is the company behind Nagios - the Open Source monitoring application widely regarded as the industry standard. Started in 1999, Nagios is used by hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide to help ensure their IT systems are functioning properly. Nagios Enterprises provides commercial support services and Nagios-based products to help clients more easily deploy an effective monitoring solution.
Digium  Digium

Silver Sponsors

Cambridge Computer  There are so many storage vendors and so little time to compare them all! Cambridge Computer provides integration, consulting, sales, and training in the fields of storage networking, data protection, and data archiving. Our unique business model allows us deliver world-class consultation services with ZERO up-front costs or commitments. We help our clients compare and contrast products from the leading manufacturers as well as those from cutting edge newcomers. The end result: you get the best technology at the best price along with a capable team to help you figure it all out. Still skeptical, take one of our free classes or attend a free webinar to learn about the myriad of choices available to you.

Bronze Sponsors

Linux FundLinux Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial and supervisory support to the open source software community. Linux Fund raises funds with its line of rewards credit cards and direct donations, and has given over half a million dollars to open source projects since its founding in 1999. Candidate projects are identified, reviewed and advised by the board of directors with special attention to under-served areas of the market and broad potential impact or usage.
ProTackProTack is a leading provider of back office services and hosted solutions deployed by service providers.
Linux Box   Founded in 1999 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, The Linux Box is a software development organization specializing in open source technology and the Linux platform.

Shirt Sponsors

Sine Nomine AssociatesSine Nomine Associates  Sine Nomine Associates is a research and development company focused on transforming developing technology into practical business solutions.

Bag Sponsors

PantekPantek  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.

Additional Sponsors

Fedora Project 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.
LOPSA LOPSA  The League of Professional System Administrators (LOPSA) is a nonprofit corporation with members throughout the world. Our mission is to advance the practice of system administration; to support, recognize, educate, and encourage its practitioners; and to serve the public through education and outreach on system administration issues.
DLUG 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.
DMA 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.
Linux in the Ham Shack 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.
No Starch Press 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.
Ubuntu Ohio 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.
Pearson Education Pearson Education  Addison-Wesley Professional and Prentice Hall Professional are leading publishers of high-quality and timely information for programmers, developers, engineers, and system administrators. Our mission is to provide educational materials about new technologies and new approaches to current technologies written by the creators and leading authorities.

Media Sponsors

Pluginspodcast.com 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.
Security Justice 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!
The Linux Link Tech Show 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!
the_source 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.
LinuxQuestions.org LinuxQuestions.org  LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
Linux Journal Linux Journal  Since 1994: The Original Monthly Magazine of the Linux Community.
Linux Pro Magazine 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.
Lottalinuxlinks.com Lottalinuxlinks.com  Linux and geek related topics.
Ubuntu User 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.
LWN.net 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.