The LinuxTag comprises a congress and an expo about 'free
software'. What would make better sense than to apply the ideas and
methods of free software development to the planning and realization
of such an event?  Being organized like that the LinuxTag is a
concentration of know-how in the fields of free software and open
source, because what is preached is also put into practice.


The goal of LinuxTag is to give a comprehensive overview of free
software. It is not limited to presenting free operating systems, but
also shows their fields of application. Software which does not meet
the criteria of 'free' is displayed, too.


True to the free software concept, the consumer conference program and
the entry to the fair is free of charge. This offers the opportunity
to take a glimpse into the world of free software. At the consumer
conference, the LinuxTag wants to make as much information available
to the visitor as possible. International speakers will be there to
share the latest and best. The LinuxTag provides a great opportunity
to meet members of open source groups, to ask questions and give them
praise and feedback.



To increase the synergy between open source projects in various ways,
the LinuxTag provides the chance to get to know one another and
exchange technologies and ideas. When commercial software developers
meet open source groups discussions arise which provide valuable input
for all participants.



Following the slogan 'where .com meets .org' there will be special
program for IT-managers at the LinuxTag. The business-to-business
congress is custom-made for this group of users. In this conference
free software is introduced as the corner stone of the
IT-department. Potential users will see that free software is already
at work productively in the business area.

Volunteers are organizing the LinuxTag. The form of organization is
open to everybody and everyone interested is invited to join in.