[wsfii-discuss] Fwd: LCA 2006 Embedded Miniconf - Call For Participation

Fri Oct 21 07:31:28 UTC 2005

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> From: Tim Ansell <mithro at mithis.net>
> Date: 17 October 2005 17:46:36 BDT
> Subject: LCA 2006 Embedded Miniconf - Call For Participation
>
>
> LCA 2006 Embedded Miniconf - Call For Participation
>
> Firstly I apologise to people who receive this email multiple times.
>
> After the success of the Embedded Miniconf at LCA 2005 we are happy to
> announce that the 2006 LCA will also be hosting the Miniconf. This  
> year
> the Miniconf will be bigger, better, longer and even more fun for
> everyone involved.
>
> This is a call for participation in the second Embedded Miniconf which
> will be part of the LCA 2006 conference in Dunedin, New Zealand. The
> Miniconf will be run over two days on the 23rd and 24th January 2006
> preceding the LCA 2006 main conference.
>
> All presentations, case studies and tutorials should be related to one
> (or more) following themes,
>  * Using Linux on embedded devices (including both handheld or other
> similar consumer devices and more traditional devices)
>  * Development targeting embedded hardware using Linux
>  * Development of embedded hardware using Linux
>
> Any topic which fits the themes mentioned above is allowed. Some of  
> the
> suggested areas of interest for presentations are:
>
> * Using or developing Open Embedded
> * Using or developing for devices using Open Embedded, buildroot or
>   commercial Linux distributions
> * Developing software with a PDA GUIs such as (but not limited too)  
> GPE
>   and Opie
> * Development of, or using uclibc and ucLinux
> * Development of, or using gcc or other compilers for ARM, MIPS or PPC
>   platforms
> * Changes in the Linux kernel to fit embedded constraints
> * Satisfying real time requirements (both hard and soft) using Linux
> * Using Linux tools (such as GDA or pictools) to develop hardware
> * New embedded products being developed using Linux (or running) Linux
> * Other open source operating systems on embedded hardware
>
> Presentations which are very strongly encouraged are listed below. If
> you believe you are in a position to give such presentations please  
> send
> a proposal as detailed below as soon as possible.
>
> * A tutorial which demonstrates setting up Open Embedded from scratch
> * A tutorial in adding new packages or distribution to Open Embedded
>
> To submit your proposal please follow the following instructions. For
> the most up-to-date version of the submission instructions can be  
> found
> at the Miniconf website (http://www.openembedded.org/miniconf/).
>
> Please email the miniconf-proposal at mithis.com with the following
> details,
>
> * The name of your presentation
> * How long your presentation is, 25 minutes, 50 minutes or "open  
> ended"
> * If your presentation is a tutorial or talk
> * A short summary of the material that will be in presentation
> * Your name and contact details
> * Why you are qualified to give this presentation
>
> Your proposal must be sent before the 4 December 2005 in order to be
> considered for inclusion in the conference.
>
> It should be noted that selection of papers will start before
> submissions end. This means that the earlier you submit your proposal
> the better chance you have of presenting.
>
> *** It is _much_ better to submit your proposals earlier and have
> additions later then to wait ***
>
> Please note that the Embedded Miniconf forms part of the LCA 2006 main
> conference held by Linux Australia. This means that you must register
> for LCA 2006 attendance to speak at the conference.
>
> ** Miniconf speakers are considered _normal_ attendees and have to pay
> the normal fees **.
>
> For further details regarding registration and accommodation for LCA
> 2006, please visit the LCA 2006 web site (www.linux.conf.au).
>
> Speakers will be notified, at the latest, by 1 January. A confirmation
> email of receiving your proposal should be received no more then 3  
> days
> after you submit it. Most speakers will be notified soon after (or  
> even
> before) the 4th of December.
>
> We hope to see both new and old faces and welcome everyone to come  
> along
> and make this Miniconf great!
>
> Tim Ansell aka Mithro
> Embedded Miniconf Organiser
>
>
>

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