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Open Source

Open Source has certainly developed into the digital world's heartbeat over the last years

Free, open source software, with the Linux operating system as one of its significant manifestations, has got increasing deployment on computers and technical devices across the globe. Whether it be a mobile phone operating system such as Google's Android, or the "embedded Linux" that serves as the core to e-book readers, TVs or in the automotive industry, free software has become indispensable in the digital age.

Of course, open source has also made its appearance felt on desktops, servers and netbooks as well. This includes enterprise management servers, and the backbone of Web and mail servers and databases. The applications are near to unlimited. Almost all enterprises and organizations employ open source technologies as part of their IT infrastructure.

For the third year in a row, CeBIT will again in 2011 take up the mantle of open source software and present Free and Open Software as its own theme at the conference. CeBIT Open Source will meanwhile have its usual place in Hall 2 to present the newest and most interesting free software development projects in a bigger way then ever.

Open Source: The topics
Cloud Computing Virtualisation and High Availability Mixed Environments Mobile Open Source Security Open Source Qualification and Training

Presentation options

Open Source Forum

A daily program of high-calibre lectures and keynote speeches - also available online through video streaming.

Open Source Park

Stress-free preparation - book the full-service package at the group presentation!

Open Source Project Lounge

This is the premier showcase for innovative and unusual noncommercial projects - chosen by a panel of experts. Details of how to enter the competition are published online at www.linux-magazin.de

Individual stand

Design your exhibition stand to your own specifications.

Open Source Sponsoring

Sponsor Open Source and benefit from the advertising effect. Your company logo will be displayed in the Project Lounge, in the Forum and online.

Linux New Media Awards

CeBIT Partner Linux New Media AG presents awards to companies, projects and personalities for special services to Linux and Open Source.

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