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Many realize the modern Smart Phone is really just a pocket sized computer; thus one may wonder why it can't be manipulated and customized just as a desktop computer. Well, IT CAN. Just as one may load Linux, Windows, or any other Operating System on their desktop computer, and maybe even dual-boot between them, the same can be done with an HTC mobile phone. Learn what a ROM is and how to load one on to your phone. Also learn how to load Google Android in a dual boot configuration. The HTC Herald (aka T-Mobile Wing) and the HTC Wizard (aka T-Mobile MDA) will be used for demonstrations.

Learn to use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT 2010).Create custom Windows installations with your organizations default applications and settings and then quickly install them on new hardware.

Every computing enthusiast wonders what new applications of computes are yet to be had, and while computers are an integral part of mondern-day cars a pc-like experience remains elusive in the cockpit. This talk will be targeted towards the DIY/hobbyist, especially those interested in GNU/Linux. The talk will cover choosing readily available components, building, mounting options, installation/configuration, and applications. The attendee should leave with the knowledge, resources, and inspiration to build a computer for their own car.

Virtualization has been around for quite some time in many forms despite the buzz about server virtualization. In actuality server virtualization is a logical extension of the abstractions continually inserted into systems management. This talk will compare the two most prevalent offerings at current, VMware ESXi and MS Server
2008 Hyper-V. The talk will evaluate what scenarios are eligible for virtualization and when not to use it. A look will be taken at the feature sets offered including disaster recovery, high availability, and physical to virtual conversion. Installation, configuration, and creation of virtual servers. The attendee will leave with the knowledge necessary to evaluate if virtualization might benefit their organization and how to begin implementation.

Getting GNU/Linux to run on your desktop machine has evolved grown simple but the same can't necessarily be said for notebook/laptop installations.

The specialized hardware of notebooks, including the dominant need of wireless, and ACPI usage like hibernation has left GNU/Linux users at somewhat of a disadvantage. This talk/presentation will explore the specialized needs of notebook computers and what utilities are available to leap the chasm in discovering what hardware is under the hood of notebooks and how to get the right drivers/modules in place.

A look at the possibilities of Asterisk, a very popular OpenSource PBX that runs atop GNU/Linux.