Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why have the Linux Symposium?

A. The first Linux Symposium took place in July 1999 as a place for the core developers to get together to discuss technical issues without the overhead of a marketing driven trade show style event.

Q. I am not a kernel hacker, will I be out of place?

A. Many of our attendees are kernel hackers; but the event is for all active Linux enthusiasts; hackers, and system administrators.

Q. How many people attend the Symposium?

A. For the first five years we limited attendance to 500 people. For 2004 we decided to expand this to 750 people with the addition of more space and it worked out well.

Q. Is there a mailing list?

A. Yes, you subscribe HERE.

Q. I am in high-school, does the student rate still apply?

A. Yes.

Q. How much does it cost?

A. To encourage people to register early we stage the pricing. Before March 1st the general registration price is 300.00 CAD and the student registration price is 149.00 CAD. On or before May 1st the general registration price is 350.00 CAD and the student registration is 200.00 CAD. On or before July 1st the general registration is 500.00 CAD and the student registration is 250.00 CAD. After July 1st the general registration price increases to 750.00 CAD and the student price to 275.00 CAD. As you can see, we would very much like people to register early, it allows us to produce various items in advance and helps eliminate the last minute rush to get things finished.

Q. Where do I mail the cheque?

A.While we prefer payment by Credit Card our address is Linux Symposium
55 Byward Market
2nd floor
Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3
Canada

Q. I am having difficulty completing my registration, who can I talk to?

A. You can send an email to registration@OURDOMAIN.org and they will be able to help you out.

Q. What happens if I need to cancel my registration?

A. If it is before July 1st we can give a refund. After July 1st we have already printed all of our materials and you will need to find someone to transfer your registration to. If you registered early this is usually not too difficult as the registration price after July 1st is twice that of the early registration.

Q. I am considering bringing my non-technical spouse, is there much for them to do?

A. It is our custom to issue guest passes to visiting spouses if they're only dropping in to see you while you're at the event. The Symposium is right in the heart of the Ottawa tourist area with many museums, galleries, and other organized tours and ample shopping and dining within several minutes walk.

Q. What is the legal drinking age in Canada?

A. In Ontario (the provice that Ottawa is in) the legal drinking age is 19.