Published at LXer:

LinuxWorld Conference& Expo Boston had a decidedly subdued air this year -- one colleague called it "sleepy" -- and many were wondering why big names such as IBM and HP weren't exhibiting. The show was held at the Boston Convention Center, a sprawling complex big enough for two or three shows at the same time, and if walking distance from classrooms to show floor to press lounge were an indicator, the show could be considered huge. But LinuxWorld didn't have enough exhibitors to fill up the floor, and many booth operators looked like they needed more to do.

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