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2004 USENIX Annual Technical Conference, June 27-July 2, 2004, Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA
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  EVENING PROGRAM

The USENIX conference experience continues long into the night, with additional technical content and attendee events planned every evening. Attend panels on hot topics, vendor sessions to learn about the latest products, and the very popular Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BoFs). Mingle with your peers and technological luminaries during the Happy Hours. And be sure not to miss the opportunity to vie for bragging rights—and prizes—at the Game Show. Check back often for the latest additions to the evening schedule.

As of today, planned evening events include (some dates and times to be determined):
Sunday, June 27, 2004
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception, Atrium
6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Conference Orientation, Salon E
Monday, June 28, 2004
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Happy Hour, Salon G
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. CAcert BoF, Salon A/B
7:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Panel: SCO and the Challenge for Open Source,
Salon E
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Happy Hour, Salon G
7:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. History of UNIX, sponsored by Addison-Wesley/Prentice Hall PTR, led by Marshall Kirk McKusick and Peter H. Salus, Salon E
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. The USENIX Game Show, sponsored by Google, hosted by Rob Kolstad and Dan Klein, Salon E/F
7:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Reception, sponsored by Google, Atrium, Fourth Floor
Thursday, July 1, 2004
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. USENIX Annual Meeting with the Membership, Salon E
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Happy Hour, Atrium
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Super Linux Users Group Meeting, Salon E
7:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Linux BoF, led by Theodore Ts'o and Jon "maddog" Hall, Salon E

Welcome Reception
Sunday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Atrium, Fourth Floor

Join fellow attendees at the opening night Welcome Reception. Refreshments and snacks provided.

Conference Orientation
Sunday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Salon E, Fourth Floor

Whether this is your first time at Annual Tech or your tenth, stop by the Conference Orientation to learn how to get the most out of the conference in its new, expanded format. The orientation includes an overview of Boston, an introduction to USENIX, and an added opportunity to meet your peers.

Panel: SCO and the Challenge for Open Source
Monday, June 28, 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Salon E, Fourth Floor

Join Open Source and legal experts as they discuss the SCO controversy and the challenges it presents to the Open Source community. As of 6/8/04, panelists include:

  • Jonathan Zittrain, Harvard Law School
  • Bradley Kuhn, Free Software Foundation

USENIX Game Show
Sponsored by Google
Wednesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Salon E/F, Fourth Floor

The USENIX Game Show will once again pit attendees against each other to test their technical knowledge and familiarly with cultural trivia. Host Rob Kolstad and sidekick Dan Klein will provide the questions and color commentary for this always memorable event.

USENIX Annual Meeting with the Membership
Thursday, July 1, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Salon E, Fourth Floor

Meet the USENIX Association Board of Directors and staff. Get an update on USENIX activities and events. Tell us how weĠre doing. Give us your feedback on the conference. Refreshments provided.

Happy Hours
Monday, June 27, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Salon G, Fourth Floor
Tuesday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Salon G, Fourth Floor
Thursday, July 1, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Atrium, Fourth Floor

Socialize with your fellow attendees over casual eats, beer, and wine.

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