As PC World is reporting, Red Hat is planning to host a Second Life-like online conference focused on its JBoss Java-based middleware products. It's no surprise to see Red Hat serving up this kind of free, online event, especially since the company has confirmed that its JBoss business is growing twice as fast its Linux business,
delivering $10 in consulting fees for every $1 in subscription revenue. Here's how to register for the event, and what to expect.