Linux - the open source, multitasking, And Unix-like Operating System -- is gaining momentum as one of the most popular operating systems available today.

The fact that Linux is free of charge and, unlike commercial software, programmers can customize the program's source code according to their needs makes Linux a highly attractive option for corporations who typically shell out big bucks for other operating systems. Additionally, Linux's multitasking capability, its ability to run on many platforms, its stability to support server operating systems, and its high performance makes it especially useful for multimedia applications. The security in Linux is very high compare to any other software's. In today's Internet age Linux is leading software, which supports faster web servers in the world.

But, despite the growing popularity of Linux there are still questions about the viability of Linux as an alternative for large enterprises and mainstream business applications.

The widespread popularity of the open source operating system is due to the many advantages it offers over existing operating systems. Advantages in terms of flexibility, cost-effectiveness, maintenance and reach. In an industry where IT is an inevitable part of business, one has to keep pace with the advances in technology to survive the competition.

The two-day conference has been designed to meet the needs of the IT professionals who need to understand the business and technical issues of using Linux. The Conference, comprising two tracks, is designed to address both the technical and business issues associated with using the Linux operating system as well as act as a truly interactive forum for the speakers and the audience.