| there has to be a justified reason , purpose and need for it to happen ... | not just like a fun fair .... i mean AGENDA... what do u want to showcase / | address some problems... can u really showcase or address that issue ...

Can site at least few reasons. I might be wrong :)

1. Commercial point of view - Spreading linux awareness amongst companies. In my current organisation, I asked my boss if I could use Linux as my desktop. The answer was a straight away "why do u need Linux ? ". And the company spends so much time and resources on windows patches and security alerts just because everybody is running windoze.

2. Programmers perspective - clearly Bangalore and Hyd are ahead of Mumbai in technology race. In such a situation ppl from Mumbai have to shift to Blr and Hyd for better career prospects. While I do appreciate growth of Blr and Hyd, I do not see any reason why Mumbai should be left out of the race. Holding such events will definately foster technical growth in Mumbai.

3. End user perspective - Mumbai with all its banks and financial institutions is financial capital of the country and a promising market.

4. Maybe even govt. agencies can benifit ( if they find time from the various scams :) )

--yogesh