July 2012 - luv-geelong

Fwd: [lca-announce] LCA2013 Reminder - CFP Closes 20 July
by Kathy Reid 19 Jul '12

19 Jul '12

FYI - final call for LCA2013 proposals Regards, K. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [lca-announce] LCA2013 Reminder - CFP Closes 20 July Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:08:50 +1000 From: linux.conf.au Announcements <lca-announce(a)lists.linux.org.au> Reply-To: lca-announce(a)lists.linux.org.au To: lca-announce(a)lists.linux.org.au This email is just a quick reminder that the extended CFP closes this Friday 20 July. That means you have only a little more than 24 hours to get your proposal in! Also, we are really close to breaking the record for the number of proposals this year. We would love your help to get over the line, and if you submit an unsuccessful proposal before the CFP deadline, we will put your name in the draw to win a free registration to the conference. Following is the original Call for Proposals, with all the info you need to make your submission. Feel free to forward this to your interested friends and family. Looking forward to seeing you at the party! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forwarded message: === linux.conf.au Call For Proposals === We are pleased to announce that the Call for Proposals for linux.conf.au 2013 is now open! The conference will showcase the best of open source and community-driven software and hardware. It will be held in Canberra at the Australian National University from Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February, 2013, and provides a great opportunity for open source developers, users, hackers, and makers to share their ideas and further improve their projects. === Important Dates === Call for proposals opens: 1 June 2012 Extended call for proposals closes: 20 July 2012 Email notifications from papers committee: 28 August 2012 Early Bird registrations open: 1 October 2012 Conference dates: Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February 2013 === Information on Proposals === The linux.conf.au 2013 papers committee is looking for a broad range of proposals, and will consider submissions on anything from programming and software, to desktop, userspace, community, government, and education. There is only one rule: _Your proposal must be related to open source_ This year, the papers committee is going to be focused on deep technical content, and things we think are going to really matter in the future -- that might range from freedom and privacy to open source cloud systems or to energy efficient server farms of the future. However, the conference is to a large extent what the speakers make it -- if we receive many excellent submissions on a topic, then it’s sure to be represented at the conference. Here’s a few ideas to get you started: Kernel and core systems: file systems, embedded devices Networking: peer to peer networking, or tuning a TCP/IP stack Desktop: office and productivity applications, peripherals, support Mobile: kernel, applications, programming, challenges Servers: clusters and supercomputers, databases and cloud computing Embedded systems: constraints in storage/memory, real-time aspects, open hardware Virtualisation: benefits, challenges, management, kernel and application support Systems administration: maintaining large numbers of machines, disaster recovery Security: application security, network security, cryptography, malware, viruses Programming: programming languages, software engineering practices, testing, continuous integration/deployment, different development methodologies Modern web technologies: Open source web browsers, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, web apps, accessibility Audio and video: video editing, VoIP, WebRTC, video player development Free software and free culture: licensing and Free and Open approaches outside software Free software use: home, IT, education, manufacturing, research, government applications LCA is known for presentations and tutorials that are strongly technical in nature, but proposals for presentations on other aspects of free software and open culture, such as educational and cultural applications of open source, are welcome. === Code of Conduct === linux.conf.au welcomes first-time and seasoned speakers from all free and open communities - people of all ages, genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, abilities, and walks of life. We respect and encourage diversity at our conference. By agreeing to present at or attend the conference, you are agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions (http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cor/terms_and_conditions) We expect all speakers and delegates to have read and understood our Code of Conduct (http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cor/code_of_conduct) === Format === This year, there are three different ways that you can present your content: Presentations Tutorials Miniconferences _Presentations_ Presentations are 40 minute slots that are generally presented in lecture format. These form the bulk of the available conference slots. _Tutorials_ Tutorials are 90 minutes that are generally presented in a classroom format. They should be interactive or hands-on in nature. Tutorials are expected to have a specific learning outcome for attendees. _Miniconferences_ Miniconfs are day-long sessions on a specific topic. A separate CFP process will be used to propose and select miniconfs, and will be announced publicly soon. For more information on miniconfs, see: http://lca2013.linux.org.au/miniconf-cfp === Speaker Information === In recognition of the value that speakers bring to our conference, once a proposal is accepted a speaker is entitled to: Free registration, which holds all of the benefits of a Professional Delegate Ticket Exclusive tickets to the Speakers' Dinner for the speaker and their immediate family One free family ticket to the Partners' Programme If your proposal includes more than one speaker, these additional speakers are not entitled to free registration or to any extra benefits. linux.conf.au does not and will not pay speakers to present at the conference. linux.conf.au is able to provide limited financial assistance for some speakers, for instance, where the cost of flights or accommodation might prohibit a speaker from attending. Please note, however, that there is a limited budget for travel assistance and that asking for assistance could affect your chances of acceptance. === Recording and Licensing === To increase the number of people that can view your presentation, linux.conf.au might record your talk and make it publicly available after the event. When submitting your proposal you will be asked to release materials relating to your presentation under a Creative Commons ShareAlike License. Additionally, if you are discussing software in your presentation, you must ensure the software has an appropriate open licence. For more information, see: http://lca2013.linux.org.au/cfp === About Linux Australia === Linux Australia is the peak body for open source communities around Australia, and as such represents approximately 3500 Free and Open Source users and developers. Linux Australia supports the organisation of this international Free Software conference in a different Australasian city each year. For more information about Linux Australia see: http://www.linux.org.au/ === Papers Enquiries === linux.conf.au 2013 Papers Committee Email: papers-chair at lca2013.linux.org.au _______________________________________________ lca-announce mailing list lca-announce(a)lists.linux.org.au http://lists.linux.org.au/listinfo/lca-announce

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Raspberry Pis Available
by Eric Stacey 17 Jul '12

17 Jul '12

Hi guys, Raspberry Pis are available (singular or in bulk). Looks like only a 5-week(ish) wait time, which is much better than it was in the past (if you were even able to order one at all). Cost should be around $45 with shipping. http://au.element14.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-pcba/sbc-raspberry-pi-model-b… FYI, -Eric

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linux.conf.au 2013 Call for Presentations extended for two weeks
by Kathy Reid 06 Jul '12

06 Jul '12

Fwd'ing on behalf of conference director Michael Still, Kind regards, Kathy ------------------- Hi everyone, this email is to let you know about the progress of the linux.conf.au 2013 call for proposals. The call has now been open for four weeks, and the quality of submissions so far has been outstanding. It is clear that there are many interesting stories to be told in our community, and that makes me very proud. Thank you to everyone who has submitted a proposal so far -- the conference wouldn't be what it is without your contributions. However, we think there are more stories out there that deserve attention. Originally scheduled to be closed today, the papers committee has agreed to extend the deadline by two weeks, just to give everyone a chance to have their voice heard. This year, linux.conf.au is focusing on deep technical content, and the things that you think are going to really matter in the future. Successful proposals will be announced in August. If you have been working on something interesting, now is the time to tell the world! Visit linux.conf.au/cfp, and submit your proposal today. === Important Dates === Call for proposals opens: 1 June 2012 Call for proposals now closes: 20 July 2012 Email notifications from conference organisers: 28 August 2012 Early Bird registrations open: 1 October 2012 Conference dates: Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February 2013 === System Maintenance === One other thing -- the conference site will be down tomorrow (Saturday 7 July) afternoon so we can push a release with some new features. Thanks, Mikal -- --- Kathy Reid @KathyReid on Twitter, Identi.ca, IRC etc kathy(a)kathyreid.id.au 0418 130 636 http://kathyreid.id.au

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Fwd: [luv-ctte] linux.conf.au 2013 call for mini-conferences reminder
by Kathy Reid 03 Jul '12

03 Jul '12

Hi everyone, Just a reminder that the linux.conf.au Call for Presentations ends on Friday 6th, With kind regards, Kathy -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [luv-ctte] linux.conf.au 2013 call for mini-conferences reminder Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:51:41 +1000 (EST) From: mailout(a)lca2013.linux.org.au Reply-To: LUV Committee private mailing list. <luv-ctte(a)luv.asn.au> To: luv-ctte(a)luv.asn.au Dear LUG organizer -- we're trying very hard to ensure that potential presenters for linux.conf.au are aware of our Call For Presentations process. If you think the below would be of interest to your members could you please forward it on? Many thanks, Michael ------------------------------------------ Greetings. This email is a gentle reminder that the linux.conf.au call for mini-conferences closes in three days on 6 July 2012. Miniconfs are day-long sessions on a specific topic: a miniature conference, with a formal schedule published ahead of time listing speakers and sessions for the day. Instructions for submitting miniconf proposals are at http://linux.conf.au/miniconf-cfp ** There will be NO extension of the mini-conference submission deadline. ** The conference will showcase the best of open source and community-driven software and hardware. It will be held in Canberra at the Australian National University from Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February, 2013, and provides a great opportunity for open source developers, users, hackers, and makers to share their ideas and further improve their projects. === Important Dates === Call for miniconfs opens: 1 June 2012 Call for miniconfs closes: 6 July 2012 Email notifications from conference organisers: 28 August 2012 Early Bird registrations open: 1 October 2012 Conference dates: Monday 28 January to Saturday 2 February 2013 Thanks, Mikal -- Michael Still Director linux.conf.au 2013 http://lca2013.linux.org.au Canberra 28 January 2013 to 2 February 2013

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