Like other Open Source activities, the 'rising tide' is lifting SCALE: SCALE 8x will add developer and beginner tracks along with the regular general interest conference tracks. The Try-It lab, which was a huge success at SCALE 7X, will also return. If you'd like to speak at SCALE 8x, see http://socallinuxexpo.org to submit your presentation proposal. The deadline for proposal submissions is 15 Dec, 2009, but if you are considering speaking, we recommend submitting your proposal very soon. There are limited speaker slots, and if last year is any indication, the Expo will have a tidal wave of proposals to wade through. Don't be left out!