FYI - final call for LCA2013 proposals
Regards,
K.
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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!
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=== 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
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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
Fwd'ing on behalf of conference director Michael Still,
Kind regards,
Kathy
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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
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Kathy Reid
@KathyReid on Twitter, Identi.ca, IRC etc
kathy(a)kathyreid.id.au
0418 130 636
http://kathyreid.id.au
Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that the linux.conf.au Call for Presentations ends on
Friday 6th,
With kind regards,
Kathy
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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
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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
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Michael Still
Director linux.conf.au 2013
http://lca2013.linux.org.au
Canberra 28 January 2013 to 2 February 2013
