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Vernor Vinge Named Penguicon Guest of Honor



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November 7, 2007 | By Carma In conventions, science fiction |

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penguicon.jpgPenguicon 2008, which will be held April 18-20, 2008, in Troy, Mich., recently announced that Vernor Vinge, noted science fiction author, will be the Science Fiction Guest of Honor. Penguicon is a both a science fiction and Linux open source convention. This convention, in addition to typical science fiction con fare, features:
  • a computer lounge where attendees can check their email, browse the web, and perhaps find out a little bit more about open source software;
  • a multiplayer computer gaming room;
  • a giant customizable marble roller coaster; and
  • Ice Cream Made With Liquid Nitrogen!
For more information, visit www.penguicon.org.

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