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Apache is without a doubt one of the most influential open source platforms available, and the Apache web server has continued to maintain dominant market share in recent years. Other Apache projects are also flourishing. From November 2nd to 6th, at the Oakland Marriott City Center in Oakland, California, The Apache Software Foundation is hosting ApacheCon US 2009. The event will feature educational sessions, a hackathon, a solid roster of speakers, and more.

The conference is partly in celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Apache Software Foundation, and is one of several annual events that the foundation runs around the world.OStatic is a media partner with the foundation for the event, and readers can get a 10 percent discount to the conference. Here is how to do so, and more details.

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