<div dir="ltr">Hey PLUG members and Linux Open Source enthusiasts<br><br>We are proud to announce that core members of Perth Linux Users Group are running <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2014 in Perth WA. This will be held at UWA during January 2014.<br>
<br>The conference is entered around current technical aspects of Linux and also contains many very talented open source and free software speakers from Australia, New Zealand and the world.<br><br>There are many rapidly growing areas such as Arduino, Cloud, SKA radio telescope, Astronomy, Open Radio, Big data, Mobile tablet development, Open Government, Developer Testing release, File Systems, Virtualization, Open Source business, Systems Administration, Home automation, Multimedia Audio Video(this is PLUG's speciality , HA, Big Data, Clusters, Web development, Open Hardware and many more.<br>
<br>Preparations are well under way with venues, social events and accommodation secured.<br>Speakers papers have been accepted and we are half way through choosing our keynotes and organising the many other small things with organising and running a conference.<br>
<br>We would like to extend an invitation to all of you to join us at <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2014 - "Great conference, great community".<br><br>Registrations are still open and there are still student and hobbyist tickets available. <a href="http://linux.conf.au">http://linux.conf.au</a> 2014<br>
<br><br>Our team is very excited and working hard on <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2014 including AV and Networking.<br><br>For those of you have not been super active in PLUG lately now is the time to renew your membership and also get involved in attending or helping with <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2014. <a href="http://plug.org.au/membership">http://plug.org.au/membership</a><br>
<br>There are volunteer spots available which could give you a free pass to <a href="http://linux.conf.au">linux.conf.au</a> 2014 plus other VIP access. Email Euan on <a href="mailto:contact@lca2014.linux.org.au">contact@lca2014.linux.org.au</a><br>
<br><br>PLUG will be trying to get more Linux and Open Source speakers over for 2014 and run more events such as Software Freedom day and more monthly talks.<br><br>If you have any ideas or would like to get involved email <a href="mailto:committee@plug.org.au">committee@plug.org.au</a><br>
<br><br>Thanking you <a href="http://Linux.conf.au">Linux.conf.au</a> 2014 Team<div><a href="http://linux.conf.au">http://linux.conf.au</a><br>Luke, Euan, Paul, Tanya, Nick, James B, Leon, Jason, Michael, Ian<br><br><br>PLUG Team <a href="http://plug.org.au">http://plug.org.au</a>
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