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LUGRadio Live 2006

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LUGRadio Live is an annual event driven by, and for the Open Source community.

The Open Source event of the year is back...

If you want to come along to *the* event for Open Source fans with two jam-packed days with over 40 speakers, a stonking exhibition, BOFs, evening party and much, much more, you should register.

Full Details & Booking: http://www.lugradio.org/live/2006/index.php/Main_Page

Dates: Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd July 2006

Times: Sat 10am-5.30pm; Sun 11am-4pm

LUGRadio Live is an annual event driven by, and for the Open Source community. The event includes a range of speakers, exhibitors and other attractions, all housed within a unique event with a unique atmosphere. Last years event in June 2005 was a huge success, and this year LUGRadio Live 2006 will be nothing you have seen before. Coverage and discussion will also be happening on the Lugradio Live blog

Speakers include:

Mark Shuttleworth - Ubuntu
Simon Phipps - Open Source and Sun
Michael Meeks - OpenOffice
Simon Willison - Yahoo!
Stephen Lamb - Microsoft
Sarah Ewen - Linux on Playstation 2
Scott James Remnant - Ubuntu
Ted Haeger - Novell
Tom Steinberg - MySociety and Pledgebank
Elliot Smith - Ruby On Rails
Martin Vogel - BBC Action Network

COST:

Concessions - If you can think of a fun reason why you should get into LUGRadio Live cheaper, send an email to show(AT)lugradio(DOT)org with your reason. Fun concessions will be read out on the show, and if we agree or think its funny, you will get the lower price of £3 for your ticket.
Pre-ordering tickets - If you would like to pre-order your tickets, you can pay by credit/debit card with PayPal. The price for tickets is £5.
Buying on the day - If you would like to buy your ticket on the day, the price will be £5 and we will only be able to accept cash.

Location

Wolverhampton University Students' Union, Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY