All: We already have some awesome proposals... but we want MORE! So we're giving you a little more time to get those talk proposals in. They can be lightning (5 min), short (25 min) or long (50 min). Please join us! --Tom On 11/08/2010 04:43 PM, Tom Marble wrote:
Join us at FOSDEM 2011 to be part of our sessions where we'll discuss the state of Free Java!
http://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2011/Fosdem
Our theme is "Java Sans Frontières" * Why Free Java technology is awesome * Standing on the Shoulders of Free Java * The future of Free Java
The Call For Participation is OPEN NOW, but closes on the 3rd of December... So send in a talk proposal today and join us in Brussels 5-6 February!
Why FOSDEM? * Engage in scintillating discussions with smart hackers over world famous Belgian Beer * Join the Web of Trust by getting your strong new key signed * Indulge in exquisite chocolate * Visit historic Brussels within walking distance
Why the Free Java DevJam? * This is the most significant non-commercial, neutral environment for Java developers to meet * Learn how to get involved in technical Free Java projects * We will not shy away from politics (especially this year)! * We will get together for an awesome dinner * You will meet historic hackers in the evolution of Free Java
Please join the freejava-devroom@lists.fosdem.org list for general discussion about the event. http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo/freejava-devroom
To submit a formal Talk Proposal follow the guidelines at http://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2011/Fosdem/CallForParticipation
Respectfully,
Andrew Haley GCJ Maintainer, GNU Classpath, IcedTea & OpenJDK Developer.
Andrew John Hughes IcedTea Maintainer, GNU Classpath Maintainer, OpenJDK & GCJ Developer
Christian Thalinger OpenJDK developer, former CACAO Maintainer
Mark Wielaard GNU Classpath Maintainer, GCJ, IcedTea & OpenJDK contributor.
Tom Marble Java Libre hacker, Former OpenJDK Ambassador