LPI features "new look" at LinuxWorld San Francisco (August 4-7, 2008)

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" (Please note that there will be a limited supply of the LPI penguins. See our "Summer in San Francisco" webpage 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 $255, 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 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.
- 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.

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.