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Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial (FOSS4G) Conference incorporating
GISSA 2008, September 29 - October 3, Cape Town, South
Africa</SPAN></FONT></B></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We are pleased to announce that the
Workshop programme has been finalised. FOSS4G is renowned for its hands-on
workshops, so REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR PLACE! </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Please visit <A
href="http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_Workshops_and_Technical_Visits">http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/FOSS4G2008_Workshops_and_Technical_Visits</A>
where you will be able to view the topics, presenters and time slots.
Instructions are on the website. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 10pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
lang=EN-US style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">If you are already
registered and paid you will receive preference. If not, then first register for
the conference here <A
href="http://conference.osgeo.org/index.php/foss4g/2008/schedConf/registration">http://conference.osgeo.org/index.php/foss4g/2008/schedConf/registration</A>
and choose your workshops during the registration process through e-mail
correspondence with the conference organisers. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">OpenStreetMap mapping party: If
you’re in Cape Town on Sunday 28th September, warm up for the conference by
walking the streets of Cape Town with a GPS! See here for details or if
you want to give some input: </SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><U><FONT
color=blue><A
href="http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/OpenMappingAfrica2008"
title=http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/OpenMappingAfrica2008>http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/OpenMappingAfrica2008</A></FONT></U></SPAN><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">
or </SPAN></FONT><SPAN class=MsoHyperlink><U><FONT color=blue><A
href="http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/WikiProject_South_Africa"
title=http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/WikiProject_South_Africa>http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/index.php/WikiProject_South_Africa</A></FONT></U></SPAN><FONT
face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We hope to see you in Cape Town in
September, in SIX WEEKS!</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">For up-to-date information,
registration and program details, please visit the conference website: <A
href="http://www.foss4g2008.org/">http://www.foss4g2008.org/</A>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Gavin Fleming</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">FOSS4G 2008 conference
chair</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">PS: please disseminate this as
widely as
possible</SPAN></FONT></P></DIV></FONT></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>