Feeling like less of a nerd because you're not attending LinuxWorld at the Moscone Center this year? Crash the swank VIP reception at the W Hotel on Wednesday night instead. Goes from 5:30 - 7:30 and should include a "who's who list of Linux luminaries to unwind, debrief and discuss the future of Linux over cocktails and appetizers." Apparently the LinuxWorld organizers emailed an invitation to the open-bar soirée to every registered conference attendee, only to send out a retraction days later. Oops. After the jump, the emails with a link to register for Wednesday night's event.

From: LinuxWorld Date: Jul 23, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: You're Invited to the LinuxWorld VIP Reception To: [REDACTED] You're Invited! Dear [REDACTED] Join us Wednesday, August 8 for the LinuxWorld VIP Cocktail Reception hosted by LinuxWorld Conference & Expo® and The Linux Foundation. We've assembled a who's who list of Linux luminaries to unwind, debrief and discuss the future of Linux over cocktails and appetizers at the W San Francisco. RSVP is required so if you would like to attend, please fill out this brief form. We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco! Sincerely, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo® and The Linux Foundation Event Details: LinuxWorld VIP Cocktail Reception Wednesday, August 8, 2007 5:30 - 7:30 pm W San Francisco 181 Third Street San Francisco, CA

From: LinuxWorld Date: Jul 26, 2007 11:57 AM Subject: LinuxWorld Correction Notice To: [REDACTED] CORRECTION NOTICE Dear [REDACTED], All LinuxWorld attendees ARE invited to attend the LinuxWorld Kick-off Party on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at the Mezzanine. RSVP is not required; just wear your badge as your ticket to admission! Please note that the LinuxWorld VIP Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, August 8, is for a small number of invited guests. We apologize that the information for this event was emailed inadvertently and for any inconvenience this may have caused. We look forward to seeing you at the LinuxWorld Kick-off Party! Sincerely, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo