From the plug-devel email list. Virtualization is probably a topic that more than just us developers are interested hearing about. Alan -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [PLUG-Devel] Ann: Devel Meeting, Thursday, September 6th Date: Sat, 01 Sep 2007 11:16:49 -0700 From: Alan Dayley Reply-To: List for Linux development and software engineering discussions. To: List for Linux development and software engineering discussions. What: PLUG Developer Meeting When: Thursday, September 6th, 2007 at 7:00 PM Where: Adtron Corporation Adtron Corporation 4415 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=4415+E.+Cotton+Center+Blvd.+Phoenix+AZ+85040&ie=UTF8&ll=33.402803,-111.986496&spn=0.008473,0.015535&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1) The building in question is actually south east of the green arrow marker. It is the mostly square building directly south of the traffic circle in the road. Topic: The Current State of Linux Virtualization by Austin Godber Virtualization has recently become very popular in commodity computing. As a Linux User there are many options ranging from free to commercial software. Some of these projects have even been incorporated either in whole or in part directly into the official Linux kernel. An overview of virtualization in general and virtualization options for Linux users will be presented. We will discuss the benefits of virtualization and make a case for the value of virtualization to developers. In addition, a crash course on using KVM, which is readily available in recent Linux distributions will be given. Bio - Austin Godber has been involved in Phoenix Area User Groups including PLUG and ASULUG for over a decade and has used Linux as his OS of choice since Windows 95 came out. He graduated from Arizona State with a BS in Physics in 2000. His employment has included computer security research for DARPA, starting a Municipal Wireless company, helping NASA survive the Slashdot effect and is now venturing into virtualization related software. ------------- Sorry, no robots this time. We'll talk briefly about getting that together for October or November. Wireless and wired Internet access are available. We have a candy machine and soda machines that will take your money for refreshment. You are welcome to bring your own food. No alcohol please. Alan