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Lead Program Manager for the Platform Strategy Group at Microsoft, </font>
<font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">April 14, 2005</font><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000">
at the Toronto Marriott as he delves into a technical evaluation of
Microsoft, Unix and Linux based platforms. It’s an opportunity to expand
your knowledge around these diverse platforms, learn how to implement and
deploy your own solutions. A dinner will be provided.<br>
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<b>Space is limited, please RSVP now by calling 1-877-673-8368
(Event ID 1032271365 ) or to register online
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Bill will host a question–and–answer period after the Technical Discussion, so don’t
miss out on this event!</font></p>
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<td width="66%" valign="top"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Bill
Hilf - Lead Program Manager, Platform Strategy Group</b><br>
Bill is Microsoft’s technical lead for competitive strategy at Microsoft
and responsible for quarterly open source technology reviews with
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates. Prior to joining Microsoft, Bill was a Senior I/T Architect and
the Linux technical leader for IBM's Global Emerging and Competitive
Markets organization. In this role, he led Linux technical
strategy at a world-wide level in addition to his direct customer
interaction as a consulting architect. Bill has been involved with
Open Source software as a developer, architect, and evangelist for
over nine years, and is an IEEE Distinguished Visitor on the subject
of Linux and Open Source software.</font></td>
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Hear Bill Hilf speak on the evolution of operating platforms. Gain insights
into how Linux and OSS have developed, how they are tested, distributed and
more. Explore the Ecosystem who are the players and who’s accountable for what. And finally, get the answers to the questions on everybody’s
mind: Are Linux and OSS driving technology innovation? What is the roadmap
for strategic IT planning? <br>
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<b>Space is limited, please RSVP now by calling 1-877-673-8368 (Event ID
1032271365 ) or to register online
<a href="http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032271365&Culture=en-CA">click here</a></b></font><b><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">.
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To assist you in your continued learning of diverse software platforms,
you’ll receive an Expand Your Knowledge kit – free of charge. The kit
includes: <br>
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<td><font size="1">Complementary full working copy of Microsoft Windows
Server™ 2003 Standard Edition operating system</font></td>
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<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000">Microsoft Press Book – </font>
<font size="1">Windows Administrator Companion ($43.99 ERP*)</font></td>
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<td colspan="2"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Date:</b> </font>
<font size="1">April</font><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1"> 14, 2005</font></td>
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<td align="left" valign="top"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Location:</b></font></td>
<td><font size="1">Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville <br>
Forest Hill Ballroom<br>
90 Bloor Street East<br>
Toronto, Ontario<br>
M4W 1A7</font></td>
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<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000"><b>Agenda:</b></font></td>
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<font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">6:00pm–7:00pm</font></td>
<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1" color="#000000">Registration
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<font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">Dinner </font></td>
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<font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">7:00pm–8:00pm</font></td>
<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">Technical<br>Discussion</font></td>
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<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">8:00pm–8:30pm</font></td>
<td><font face="verdana, sans-serif" size="1">Q & A</font></td>
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