On 04/06/12 10:02, Michael Davies <mich...@the-davies.net> wrote:
> linux.conf.au 2013 is happening in Canberra next January, and has just
> opened its Call for Proposals (CFP) - so if you're doing cool and
> interesting things in the free and open source world (software,
> hardware, community or culture), think about putting in a proposal to
> come and speak. Details are at the bottom of the email. We'd love to
> see a proposal from you.
> And as an aside, mark the conference dates in your calendar - LCA2013
> is going to be a whole lot of fun, so plan on signing up when
> registrations open in October. Shaping up to be a great conference!
> If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me.
> Michael...
=== 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
* Call for proposals closes: 6 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.
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.
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.
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.
Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I
will be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
pix
On 4 June 2012 12:21, Kim Hawtin <kimhaw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 04/06/12 10:02, Michael Davies <mich...@the-davies.net> wrote:
> > linux.conf.au 2013 is happening in Canberra next January, and has just
> > opened its Call for Proposals (CFP) - so if you're doing cool and
> > interesting things in the free and open source world (software,
> > hardware, community or culture), think about putting in a proposal to
> > come and speak. Details are at the bottom of the email. We'd love to
> > see a proposal from you.
> > And as an aside, mark the conference dates in your calendar - LCA2013
> > is going to be a whole lot of fun, so plan on signing up when
> > registrations open in October. Shaping up to be a great conference!
> > If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email me.
> > Michael...
> === 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
> * Call for proposals closes: 6 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.
> 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.
> 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.
> 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.
> linux.conf.au 2013 Papers Committee
> Email: papers-chair at lca2013.linux.org.au
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On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I will
> be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
> Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
> that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
a talk on the hackerspace would probably fit into the MiniConfs.
i don't know what the MiniConf categories are yet, don't think they
have been announced.
main conf lightening talks are first in best dressed kind of thing,
often on the last day.
there are bound to be lots of BoF sessions, probably one on hackerspaces too...
put a talk in anyway....
cheers,
kim
-- "Art without engineering is dreaming; engineering without art is
calculating." --SKR
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steven Pickles<thatpix...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I will
>> be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
>> Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
>> that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
> a talk on the hackerspace would probably fit into the MiniConfs.
> i don't know what the MiniConf categories are yet, don't think they
> have been announced.
> main conf lightening talks are first in best dressed kind of thing,
> often on the last day.
> there are bound to be lots of BoF sessions, probably one on hackerspaces too...
On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I will
> be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
> Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
> that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
perhaps all the hacker spaces should get together to do a talk at the
main conf about whats been happening?
in that main conf talk, there could effectively be a bunch of
lightening talks...
and probably make it more likely to get selected.
That's a pretty great idea Kim. Does anyone know if there is any talk about
presenting at the LCA on the other group lists? I should probably get
around to joining that Australian list... (maybe I am already and it is
very low traffic?)
pix
On 4 June 2012 14:24, Kim Hawtin <kimhaw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I
> will
> > be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
> > Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
> > that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
> perhaps all the hacker spaces should get together to do a talk at the
> main conf about whats been happening?
> in that main conf talk, there could effectively be a bunch of
> lightening talks...
> and probably make it more likely to get selected.
> cheers,
> kim
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On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 2:37 PM, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That's a pretty great idea Kim. Does anyone know if there is any talk about
> presenting at the LCA on the other group lists? I should probably get around
> to joining that Australian list... (maybe I am already and it is very low
> traffic?)
perhaps the australia irc channel might be a good place to ask
questions too? On freenode.net; #ozhs
i was thinking about the gippsland hackerspace that was getting kitted
out recently... there has to be a bunch of other spaces out there that
are looking for more members, discussion on new projects etc. =)
cheers,
kim
-- "Art without engineering is dreaming; engineering without art is
calculating." --SKR
> That's a pretty great idea Kim. Does anyone know if there is any talk
> about presenting at the LCA on the other group lists? I should probably get
> around to joining that Australian list... (maybe I am already and it is
> very low traffic?)
> pix
> On 4 June 2012 14:24, Kim Hawtin <kimhaw...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> hi pix,
>> On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > Are lightning talks sorted out later? If I'm going to LCA (87.6% sure I
>> will
>> > be at this moment) then I could imagine do a lightning talk about
>> > Hackerspace Adelaide but it would be a bit much to drag
>> > that gratuitous advertisement out to a full presentation ;)
>> perhaps all the hacker spaces should get together to do a talk at the
>> main conf about whats been happening?
>> in that main conf talk, there could effectively be a bunch of
>> lightening talks...
>> and probably make it more likely to get selected.
>> cheers,
>> kim
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Before I make a post to ozhs-net (which, as it turns out I am
subscribed to and is extremely low traffic), can anyone tell me if
there have been any hackerspace related talks at previous LCA's (I
haven't been to one yet - tsk tsk).
pix
PS: Paul, the first sentence of your post almost caused a fatal stack
overflow in my wetware language parser ;)
On 4 June 2012 15:56, Paul Shirren <shi...@shirro.com> wrote:
> I wonder if perhaps there is room for a hackerspace miniconf.
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> overflow in my wetware language parser ;)
Sorry, I really need to lint my output before posting. It could have been worse. If I had written it on the Raspberry Pi half the characters would be missing and there would be kkkkkkeeeeeeeeeys repeating.
Anyway call for miniconfs. There is probably going to be an Arduino miniconf so it doesn't seem much of a stretch to broaden that out. Or if everyone who attends a hackerspace goes to the Arduino miniconf it will turn into a hackerspace anyway. And if there is a venue afterwards like the student accommodation in Wellington in 2010 there is a possibility of 3d printers and soldering irons after hours.
Some of the guys at OSDC last year went to the Canberra hackerspace meeting but it was a hassle with transport as it seemed a fair way away from the ANU.
Paul Shirren wrote:
> Anyway call for miniconfs. There is probably going to be an Arduino miniconf
> so it doesn't seem much of a stretch to broaden that out. Or if everyone who
> attends a hackerspace goes to the Arduino miniconf it will turn into a
> hackerspace anyway. And if there is a venue afterwards like the student
> accommodation in Wellington in 2010 there is a possibility of 3d printers
> and soldering irons after hours.
Its most likely there will be some kind of hardware hacking/arduino
miniconf. Assuming there is an organiser who is keen.
I have run a miniconf and put in a few bids now, so I'd advise that if
you guys want to see a makerspace/hackerspace/hardware miniconf, put a
bid in!
The worst that can happen is your proposal is not accepted and you are
asked to submit talks to a similar but accepted miniconf.
Also register interest for BoF type sessions, this way the LCA
orgaisers can make space available to be better suited to what you
guys want to do =) more notice always helps ;)
cheers,
Kim
-- "Art without engineering is dreaming; engineering without art is
calculating." --SKR
At LCAs in the past (but not the last one, as I wasn't there) the
'Embedded Miniconf'
has been the source for most of the HackerSpace discussion, mainly
along the lines
on embedded linux and cool individual hacks/interfacing projects.
eg. Switches in Second Life that turn things on and off in Real Life[TM].
(Jon Oxer - Cyborg in Progress)
Over the last couple of years there have also been Arduino Workshops
of some form or other.
2010 - Auduino interface board, 2011 - Sensor board, which could then be used
in the Rocketry workshop.
Some projects have also appeared in main sessions: Tridge's Coffee roaster
using a bread maker and a hot air gun (Andrew Trigell) and even the reverse
engineering of the Clipsal C-bus protocol to allow home lighting
to be controlled via a perl/pt interface (Geoffrey Bennet).
Another option for a presentation/display/gathering is the Public Open Day,
which in the past has been run on the Saturday after the main conference
finishes. These have seen a lot of 3D printer activity in the past, as
well as robots.
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 9:00 AM, Kim Hawtin <kimhaw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Paul Shirren wrote:
>> Anyway call for miniconfs. There is probably going to be an Arduino miniconf
>> so it doesn't seem much of a stretch to broaden that out. Or if everyone who
>> attends a hackerspace goes to the Arduino miniconf it will turn into a
>> hackerspace anyway. And if there is a venue afterwards like the student
>> accommodation in Wellington in 2010 there is a possibility of 3d printers
>> and soldering irons after hours.
> Its most likely there will be some kind of hardware hacking/arduino
> miniconf. Assuming there is an organiser who is keen.
> I have run a miniconf and put in a few bids now, so I'd advise that if
> you guys want to see a makerspace/hackerspace/hardware miniconf, put a
> bid in!
> The worst that can happen is your proposal is not accepted and you are
> asked to submit talks to a similar but accepted miniconf.
> Also register interest for BoF type sessions, this way the LCA
> orgaisers can make space available to be better suited to what you
> guys want to do =) more notice always helps ;)
> cheers,
> Kim
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