On the 2nd October 2009, the European Commission, Directorate General for Informatics will organise the IDABC Open Source Event 2009: The Power of Communities. ...http://ec.europa.eu/idabc/en/document/7804 ... The Free/Libre/Open Source Software (FLOSS) movement is revolutionizing IT strategies and the software industry. Are you ready for this paradigm shift? The Open World Forum is the leading global summit bringing together decision-makers from across the world to discuss the technological, financial and social impact of open technologies. On October 1,2 2009, the Open World Forum 2009 will bring together all the key players in the open source ecosystem to cross-fertilize initiatives for innovation and economic growth: "FLOSS: AT THE HEART OF THE DIGITAL RECOVERY" ... http://openworldforum.org/ -- - In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act, Orwell - http://karounos.gr/blog/