Toronto Linux User Group Online is invited to the Microsoft Platform Technical Briefing Dinner (fwd)

[Dan Gennidakis]

Yeah I received it too. I find it funny that an ex-IBM Linux IT architect (who they bought from IBM like they do with all other employee defections) is leading the to be biased discussion. I also worked for IBM on Linux projects and deployments up to 2003 (some very complex and cool cluster deployments and others) and the growth has been nothing but amazing year over year. Microsoft pays for what they call "vendor neutral research". I find that funny and obviously sad at the same time.

Robert Brockway <rbrockway-wgAaPJgzrDxH4x6Dk/4f9A at public.gmane.org> wrote: In the interests of fairness I am forwarding this.

I do however, have to question the independence of anything stated about 
Linux/OSS by Microsoft staff at a Microsoft event. I am yet to see any 
evidence they really want to work with the OSS community on openness.

Rob

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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 11:15:25 -0800
From: "Harpreet Girn (Intl Vendor)" 
To: rbrockway-wgAaPJgzrDxH4x6Dk/4f9A at public.gmane.org, hgr-FjoMob2a1F7QT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Subject: Toronto Linux User Group Online is invited to the Microsoft Platform
Technical Briefing Dinner

By way of introduction, my name is Harp Girn. I am the TechNet Community
Manager at Microsoft Canada.


As the leader of a highly technical community, you know the importance
of providing your fellow user group members with the latest information
on the technology alternatives available. Here's a chance for you and
your user group to Expand Your Knowledge and Stay Informed. I would
like to cordially invite members of the Toronto Linux User Group Online
to the "Expand Your Knowledge" Event with Bill Hilf, Lead Program
Manager for the Platform Strategy Group at Microsoft. This complimentary
event will be held at the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville in Toronto on
Thursday, April 14th, 2005 at 6:00pm. A dinner will be provided. 



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?


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.



As an added bonus, all attendees will receive the "Expand Your
Knowledge" kit to facilitate your continued learning and evaluation
process. This kit is free of charge and has an estimated retail value
of over $1000. 





* Complementary full working copy of Microsoft Windows Server(tm)
2003 Standard Edition operating system 



* Microsoft Press Book - Windows Administrator Companion ($43.99
ERP*)



* Product Evaluation Software 



Additional information on this exclusive event is included in the
invitation attached. To register, please visit: 
http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032271365&Cu
lture=en-CA
or call 1-877-673-8368 (Event ID 1032271365).



Spaces are limited - RSVP soon. If for any reason individuals the user
group are unable to register, please feel free to email me directly. I
look forward to seeing you at the event!





Harp Girn

TechNet Community Manager

Microsoft Canada

v-hgirn-0li6OtcxBFHby3iVrkZq2A at public.gmane.org 

905-568-0434 ext. 26233







Join Bill Hilf, Lead Program Manager for the Platform Strategy Group at Microsoft, April 14, 2005 at the Toronto Marriott as he delves into a technical evaluation of Microsoft, Unix and Linux based platforms. ItÂ’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.

Space is limited, please RSVP now by calling 1-877-673-8368 (Event ID 1032271365 ) or to register online click here.   
Bill will host a question–and–answer period after the Technical Discussion, so don’t miss out on this event!
 Bill Hilf - Lead Program Manager, Platform Strategy Group
Bill is MicrosoftÂ’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.


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 whoÂ’s accountable for what. And finally, get the answers to the questions on everybodyÂ’s mind: Are Linux and OSS driving technology innovation? What is the roadmap for strategic IT planning? 

Space is limited, please RSVP now by calling 1-877-673-8368 (Event ID 1032271365 ) or to register online click here.  





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: 

Complementary full working copy of Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 Standard Edition operating systemMicrosoft Press Book – Windows Administrator Companion ($43.99 ERP*)Product Evaluation SoftwareAnd More..

Date: April 14, 2005Location:Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville 
Forest Hill Ballroom
90 Bloor Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 1A7Agenda: 6:00pm–7:00pmRegistration &
Dinner 7:00pm–8:00pmTechnical
Discussion8:00pm–8:30pmQ & A
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