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LPI will offer LPIC-1 exams (101 and 102), LPIC-2 (201 and 202) exams , the UbuntuCertified Professional exam and the new LPIC-3 exams (LPI-301 and LPI-302 (MixedEnvironment). Exam sessions will take place in the LPI Examination Rooms between10.00 11.30am and 1.00 2.30pm during each day of the show. Candidates must obtain aLPI ID at http://www.lpi.org/en/lpi/engl ish/certification/register_now . All examcandidates need to take valid photo identification and their official ID number tothe exam lab.
Stephen Aitken of OpenForum Europe, LPI's Affiliate for UK and Ireland says:
LinuxWorld is a great venue to promote Linux and Open Source Software as well asthe importance of recognised professional standards and distribution-neutralcertifica tion of Linux professionals. LPI exam labs at LinuxWorld provide anexcellent opportunity for those who want to participate in the certificationprocess. This demonstrates LPI's commitment to providing accessible, high-qualitycertification to the Linux community.
Laura Tythcott, event director, Early Action Group, who is organising the event, adds:
As Linux becomes more and more mainstream, enterprises want the added reassurancethat their Linux expert is qualified to industry standards the LPI offer thisrecognition. Visitors and exhibitors alike will have the opportunity to gain aqualification at LinuxWorld 2007 whilst enjoying all that the show has to offer.
To book a provisional place at the exam please emailstephen.aitken@openforum europe.org advising which exams you plan to sit.
LPI will also be exhibiting at the London event. LPI s staff will meet attendees atthe OFE stand number D15 to give advice on Linux and Open Source Software tobusiness, government and education delegates.
LinuxWorld 2007 takes place on 23rd and 24th October at London Olympia 2. For moreinformation, please see http://www.linuxworldexpo.co.u k
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About Linux Professional Institute www.lpi.orgThe Linux Professional Institute promotes and certifies essential skills on Linuxand Open Source technologies through the global delivery of comprehensive, topquality, vendor-independent exams. Established as an international non-profitorganization in 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institutecontinues to demonstrate recognized global leadership in the certification of Linuxprofessionals while advancing the Linux and Open Source movement through strategicpartners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities.LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, LinuxMagazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, Hewlett-Packard andIDG.
About OpenForum Europe (OFE) www.openforumeurope.orgOpenFo rum Europe (OFE) is not-for-profit, independent of any organisation and waslaunched in March 2002 to accelerate, broaden and strengthen the use of OSS inbusiness and government. OFE pursues the vision of an open, competitive European ITmarket by 2010 in line with the European Commission i2010 Strategy with the missionof facilitating open competitive choice for IT users. OFE is supported by major ITsuppliers and works closely with the European Commission and National Governmentsboth direct and via National Associates. It also undertakes contracts designed tostrengthen the development and use of OSS in Europe and has built a comprehensiveportal focused on UK Local Government and SME's in Denmark, Ireland and the UK.
About Linux WorldLinuxWorld is held in 12 countries and there are 15 shows (2 per year in the US,Japan, and in China; 1 each in Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, UK,Italy and Netherlands.
Media contact:Sarah-Anne Bray Wildfire PR 0208 339 4420linuxworld@wildfirepr.co. uk
