LinuxFest Northwest is a free event, focused on generating interest in Linux and other Open source software projects. During the event, conference attendees listen to several presentations and make contact with several companies and non-profit organizations that share an interest in open-source software. The event raises money through a raffle and by charging commercial vendors a donation fee for their booths. This allows the festival to stay free for all who wish to come while raising enough money to fly in popular speakers.
Locationedit
Linuxfest Northwest is held in Bellingham, Washington, about 80 miles (128.75 km) north of Seattle and 50 mi (80 km) south of Vancouver, B.C. The location is primarily chosen because the facilities are donated by Bellingham Technical College. There have been discussions in the past to move the festival south to Seattle, however no local groups have taken on the task.
Historyedit
LinuxFest Northwest originated as "Linuxfest", held by the Bellingham Linux Users Group (BLUG). The first 'fest' was held in 2000, but was mainly advertised as a local Bellingham event. In 2003, the fest was expanded to a regional event, advertising as far south as Seattle and Tacoma, Washington, and north to Vancouver, British Columbia. Until 2006, it was a full day on Saturday. In 2007 it was expanded into a 2-day weekend event. The 2020,[1] 2021,[2] and 2022[3] conferences were either cancelled or moved online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2023[4] conference was cancelled due to an unplanned closure of the venue.
^"LFNW2020 COVID-19 Cancellation Statement". LinuxFest Northwest. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
^"LFNW2021 Cancelled". LinuxFest Northwest. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
^"Event Calendar » Linux Magazine". Linux Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
^"LinuxFest Northwest 2023 Postponed". Retrieved 16 September 2023.
External linksedit
LinuxFest Northwest - Official Website
LinuxFest Northwest 2007 Looms
April 10, 2024
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