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Help Stop EU Software Patents – Again
by Richard Ibbotson 10 Jan '10

10 Jan '10

Hi I don't know if this is suitable for this list. However, there have been times in the past when we have discussed software patents at Fosdem.... http://www.computerworlduk.com/toolbox/open- source/blogs/index.cfm?entryid=2721&blogid=14 " However, that does not mean, of course, that the intellectual monopolists have given up: far from it. They have merely shifted their attack, and are now trying to use the proposed European Community Patent to create a backdoor for software patents across Europe: The aim of creating a Community patent is to give inventors the option of obtaining a single patent which is legally valid throughout the European Union. The expected advantages of this system are a substantial reduction in patenting costs (in particular those relating to translation and filing), simplified protection of inventions throughout the territory of the EU thanks to one single procedure, and the establishment of a single centralised system of litigation. The creation of a Community patent system remains a sensitive issue as this dossier is still deadlocked after many years of discussions between the European decision-makers. " I suppose that we might be able to discuss this further when Fosdem is running :) -- Richard

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Is there a Keysigning-Party planned?
by Geyer, Karlheinz 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Hi *, just wondering if Wouter or Joos or anybody else has made some arrangements for a Keysigning-Party at this years FOSDEM. Is there anyone knowing more about it? TIA Regards, Karlheinz -- In God we trust. Everybody else we verify using GnuPG! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ /~ Q///~ pub 1024D/AAE6022E 2004-12-07 (;#) FPR 7A39 2F67 8CAE 262E 64FD 8A10 2F95 1508 AAE6 022E /_\ uid Karlheinz Geyer (TUD) <geyerk.fv.tu(a)nds.tu-darmstadt.de> I I uid Karlheinz Geyer (RBOS) <karlheinz.geyer(a)lhsystems.com> ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LPIC at fosdem
by khalid y 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

Hi !! I want to pass the LPIC1 at fosdem 2010 but on website I found that LPIC1 module 101/102 75euros When I followed instructions for registration, I Had only choice to choose between 101 or 102 ? Is 75euros by module ? Do I need to register for both modules and by only 75euros or 150 euros ? Thanks for help

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Certification schedule published
by Philip Paeps 08 Jan '10

08 Jan '10

We're happy to announce that there will again be an opportunity to take certification exams at FOSDEM 2010. This year, the Linux Professional Institute, the BSD Certification Group and Typo3 will be offering their respective exams. Information is available here: http://fosdem.org/2010/certification The schedule is here: http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/tracks/certification Please sign up for exam sessions with the respective certification groups sooner rather than later as space is limited. In the case of BSDCA, exam papers also need to travel across an ocean and it helps to know to within a reasonable epsilon how many papers need to be shipped. - Philip -- Philip Paeps Please don't Cc me, I am philip(a)fosdem.org subscribed to the list.

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LPI exam
by Champenois 07 Jan '10

07 Jan '10

Hi, I would like to know if LPI offers discounted certification exams this year? Thanks, Christophe

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Is it too late to set up a stand?
by Andrew Stormont 05 Jan '10

05 Jan '10

Hi, Is it too late to set up a stand? Andy.

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News : Main Track Program released
by info＠fosdem.org 03 Jan '10

03 Jan '10

The list of Main Track speakers for FOSDEM 2010 [1] is almost complete and officially announced today, even though the website does not contain all the speaker bios and abstracts yet. The keynotes [2] will be highly interesting and entertaining, as always: * Brooks Davis [3] discussing the Promotion of Open Source Methods at a Large Company [4], * Richard Clayton [5] talking about evil things [6], and * Greg Kroah-Hartman [7], teaching us how to write and submit your first Linux kernel patch [8]. Check out the almost full Main Tracks Program here [9]. For more information, or to fill in the form check out: http://fosdem.org/2010/news/main-track-program-released [1] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/events [2] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/tracks/keynotes [3] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/speakers/brooks+davis [4] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/events/promoting [5] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/speakers/richard+clayton [6] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/events/eviloninternet [7] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/speakers/greg+kroah-hartman [8] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/events/linuxkernelpatch [9] http://fosdem.org/2010/schedule/main-tracks

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News : First FOSDEM 2010 Speaker Interviews
by info＠fosdem.org 03 Jan '10

03 Jan '10

Just like previous editions we have collected a list of interesting interviews with our main track speakers. To get up to speed with the various topics discussed in the main track talks, you can start with the following articles: * David Fifield (Nmap) [1] * Greg Kroah-Hartman (Linux kernel) [2] * Richard Clayton (evil on the internet) [3] * Wim Remes (OSSEC) [4] Stay tuned for more interviews in the next weeks... For more information, or to fill in the form check out: http://fosdem.org/2010/news/first-fosdem-2010-speaker-interviews [1] http://fosdem.org/2010/interview/david-fifield [2] http://fosdem.org/2010/interview/greg-kroah-hartman [3] http://fosdem.org/2010/interview/richard-clayton [4] http://fosdem.org/2010/interview/wim-remes

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News : Bring your partner
by info＠fosdem.org 31 Dec '09

31 Dec '09

This year, FOSDEM hires professional guides to offer a free guided tours of Brussels for the spouses/partners.If he/she would like to accompany you, and is not interested in the FOSDEM conference, this will make the stay worthwhile. Brussels is a city with a rich historical past, and a cosmopolitan present. The free tours will take place both afternoons of the conference. The first one will give an introduction of the heart of Brussels, and the other one will cover different views of the city, and make sure you're back well on time. For those who took the tours last year, we make sure that the tours are not the same, so that you can take them again. The guides will gather participants at the info desk (building H), and every tour ends there as well for convenience. The tour on Saturday starts at 14h, and takes about 4h40. The tour on Sunday starts at 12h15 and takes only 3h45, to make sure everyone is back on campus at 16h (4pm). The guides are from the organization Brukselbinnenstebuiten [1] (= "Brussels turned inside out"). However, to make sure we have the right number of people in mind, please use the form below to register for these tours (you can select saturday, sunday or both). For more information, or to fill in the form check out: http://www.fosdem.org/2010/bring-your-partner [1] http://www.brukselbinnenstebuiten.be/

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Very rough timetable outline?
by Tim Small 02 Dec '09

02 Dec '09

Hello, I realise that things aren't finalised yet, but is there any sort of very rough boundary on when things are likely to start / finish on the 6th/7th? I'm trying to book travel and accommodation, but I can't really get much of an idea of when to arrive/leave Brussels - and how many nights I'm likely to need to stay etc. Would be cool if some sort of info for this could be posted on the web site - even if it is subject to change nearer to the event.... Ta, Tim.

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