Invitation: The Caldera GeoFORUM

Greg 'groggy' Lehey Greg.Lehey at auug.org.au
Wed May 15 13:19:11 EST 2002


The Caldera GeoFORUM
Business Linux and Web Services with Ransom Love
Monday June 3rd 2002, ANA Grand Harbour Hotel, Sydney

Caldera's worldwide GeoFORUM seminar series comes to Sydney on June
3rd, providing Australian IT professionals with a unique opportunity
to listen to Ransom Love, one of the original proponents and advocates
for Linux in the enterprise.

Ransom Love is the Founder, President and CEO of Caldera International
Inc. (Nasdaq:CALD), the global leader in Linux and UNIX solutions for
Business.

This FREE Caldera GeoFORUM will explore a range of industry trends and
issues and how these are affecting businesses today. Topics covered at
the FREE Caldera GeoFORUM will include:

    A new Business Linux initiative - Industry collaboration between
    industry leaders IBM, Compaq, Caldera and others has resulted in
    an exciting and new development for the Linux platform. The
    Caldera GeoFORUM will discuss the highlights of this
    soon-to-announced initiative and what it means for
    business. Presentations by Caldera, Compaq and IBM.

    Web Services: Hype or Reality - The Caldera GeoFORUM will explore
    why the trend towards Web-delivered support services is here to
    stay and how this will significantly lower total cost of ownership
    and improve ROI.

    The NEW Caldera Vision - Ransom Love will present Caldera's new
    business vision including a continued emphasis on UNIX solutions;
    focus on the new Business Linux initiative and systems management
    tools; new perpetual licensing models; and industry certified
    education offerings.

Caldera Software Giveaway
-------------------------

All attendees that pre-register online for this FREE event will not
only hear one of the longest standing champions of Linux in the
enterprise, but will also receive their choice of a Caldera software
product, absolutely free of charge.  Simply complete the registration
form below and indicate which Caldera product you would like to
receive. When you arrive at the seminar you will be presented with the
software of your choice.

Technology Showcase
-------------------

During the Breakfast and Coffee breaks you will be able to view
offerings from leading technology companies in the Technology
Showcase. The select companies featured in this showcase all provide
solutions and products which compliment Caldera's platform offerings.
Representatives from the featured companies will be on hand to answer
your questions.

Only Australian Venue
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ANA Harbour Grand Hotel
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000

Parking
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Parking is available in the ANA Harbour Grand carpark at a specially
discounted rate.

Accommodation
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Accommodation at the ANA Harbour Grand Hotel is available to GeoFORUM
attendees at special rates. Please contact the ANA Grand Harbour
directly on (02) 9250 6002 to make a booking.

GeoFORUM AGENDA
8.00am - 8.30am    Meet Ransom Love and Continental Breakfast

8.45am - 9.45am    Ransom Love, Founder, President and CEO, Caldera
                   International, Inc.

                   A new Business Linux initiative: Global
		   collaboration between industry heavyweights has led
		   to an exciting new development for the Linux
		   platform

                   Web services: cost effective and immediate ROI;
		   Caldera's strategy for this important industry
		   trend Caldera's new business vision: Perpetual
		   licensing models; UNIX focus; Volution as a systems
		   management and services platform

9.45am - 10.00am   Geoff Lawrence, Regional Manager, Linux Sales &
                   Marketing, IBM Australia New Business Linux
                   initiative: IBM's perspective IBM Linux update;
                   Essential industry collaboration IBM & Caldera

10.00am - 10.15am  Coffee Break

10.15am - 10.30am  HP/Compaq Presentation
		   HP/Compaq's Linux and Web Services strategies

10.30am - 11.00am  Ken Bergenthal, Vice President Asia Pacific, Caldera
		   International Inc.
		   Product roadmap: support for UNIX and Linux; new
		   Volution offerings
		   Why web services are essential for Asia Pacific
		   businesses.
		   Caldera regional update: Infrastructure, sales and
		   support services for the channel.

11.00am - 11.45am  Formal Session Close, Coffee and a further chance to
	           meet Ransom Love

Registration
------------

We have tried to ensure there is room for everyone at our FREE
GeoFORUM seminar.  However, places are strictly limited by the size of
the venues and we operate on a first come first served basis. Register
TODAY to reserve your seat at this valuable event.

To register for the Caldera GeoFORUM please visit
www.au.caldera.com/registration and complete the online registration
form.

For more information call Caldera on 02 9440 7577 or visit
http://www.au.caldera.com/registration/

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