Date: Tue, 02 May 2000 09:47:28 -0400 From: Starr HopkinsTo: letters@lwn.net Subject: Press Release LSNet to Host 2nd Annual LinuxFest LSNet, a local Internet Service Provider for the Twin Counties and Alleghany County, NC, is hosting the second annual Linux Festival in Independence, Virginia on Saturday, June 24, 2000. The festival will celebrate the upstart of the operating system community, Linux. Like last year, LSNet will provide free food & drink, prizes, and an eclectic selection of live musical entertainment including local band Cryptameria (http://www.cryptameria.com). "Originally, the festival was to be a May Day thing, but last year was too cold - so we pushed it back so as to enjoy warmer weather," says LSNet Sales and Marketing Director, Starr Hopkins. "We had a real blast though. Lots of live music; including Cryptameria, Fred Ross (local violinist with tons of talent), Casey Hash. People came from India (via Georgia, of all places), Raleigh, NC and West Virginia." Last year's LinuxFest was held on May 1 (to celebrate May Day) and was attended by many who braved the cold windy weather for free music, food, and Linux related cameraderie. Photos from last year's festival are online at http://www.ls.net/~linuxfest/linuxfest99.html. LSNet invites attendees to bring instruments and voices for a new addition to the festival: open mike. "We want to encourage local talent whilst celebrating Linux," quips LSNet employee and musician, Dennis Warren. Another new addition is a vendor booth by local health food store, Rainbow's End (http://www.ls.net/~rainbow). More information is on the LinuxFest page at http://www.ls.net/~linuxfest LSNet also sponsors the local Linux Users Group (http://www.ls.net/linux/lslug/) which meets once a month in Downtown Galax. Thanks, Starr Hopkins Sales/Marketing Director LSNet http://www.ls.net starr@ls.net