The Ontario Linux Fest was announced for 25 October 2008, so don't make any plans for that day in case you are in Ontario or its surroundings! Judging by the feedback received from last year's edition, the Linux Fest scheduled for October might be very successful.

The location for Ontario Linux Fest 2008 will be the "Days" Hotel and Conference Center, Toronto Airport East. If you attended last year's Ontario Linux Fest, you will come across some things that are already familiar, such as the "Hands On Demo Room" and "Birds of a Feather Sessions". A welcome party, just like the one from Ontario Linux Fest 2007, plus a wrap-up reception will make things even more fun.

The exhibition area and the dot-org pavilion that you encountered at the 2007 edition, made their way into this edition too. To make things even more interesting, a third presentation room was added, and you will have to choose from a lot more topics and presenters.

The Ontario Linux Fest is an event that brings together a lot of persons, including professionals, students, and Linux and open source enthusiasts. The conference is designed to offer information about topics of interest from the Linux and Open Source world, with interests including social, legal, technical and motivational issues. It is also a good social event, where you can meet and socialize with new persons at the Welcome Party and Wrap-up Reception. If you live in Canada, you should not miss this event, as it is one of the most important ones in the area!

The Ontario Linux Fest had Ohio LinuxFest as its model, and is organized by Richard Weait and John Van Onstrand. The Ohio LinuxFest took place in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and was the largest conference and exposition for Free and Open Source software professionals and enthusiasts in that area.