FOSDEM 2018 - Microkernels developer room - CfP

[Jakub Jermář]

Hi,

this is the final reminder of the Microkernel devroom @ FOSDEM 2018 CfP.
The deadline is tomorrow so if you plan to submit something, now is the
time.

Thanks,
Jakub

On 11/27/2017 07:57 AM, Jakub Jermář wrote:
> Just a friendly reminder that the CfP deadline is in 12 days on December
> 8. Please make sure to submit your talk proposals on time.
> 
> Thanks,
> Jakub
> 
> On 10/09/2017 08:45 AM, Jakub Jermář wrote:
>> FOSDEM 2018 - Microkernels developer room
>> CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
>>
>>
>> The developers of several free and open-source microkernel-based
>> operating systems will meet at FOSDEM 2018 [1] in Brussels, Belgium
>> and will share a developer room on Saturday of February 3, 2018 [2].
>> The devroom is currently looking for content in the form of talks and
>> activities related to the area of microkernel-based operating systems.
>> Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
>>
>> * Introduction of a specific OS or framework
>> * Design of subsystems and the general architecture of an OS
>> * Enabling support for hardware (architectures, device drivers)
>> * Used languages and tools
>> * Maintenance and testing
>> * Security and robustness
>> * Trends and challenges
>> * Use cases, experiences, lessons learned and demos
>>
>> Please use the Pentabarf [3] system to submit your proposals and file it
>> under the track “Microkernels devroom”. You do not need to create a new
>> account if you already have one. When in doubt, please use the devroom
>> mailing list [4]. If you do not want to give a talk yourself, you may
>> still send suggestions for what else you would like to see, or do in the
>> devroom. Please send your suggestions to the mailing list. The deadline
>> for your proposal is on December 8.
>>
>> Make sure to include the following in your proposal:
>>
>> * Title of your talk (will be printed in the FOSDEM booklet)
>> * Your full name (will be printed in the FOSDEM booklet)
>> * A short abstract (one or two paragraphs)
>> * Duration of your talk (please, at least 25 and no longer than 45 min)
>>
>> The official devroom schedule (along with the accepted talks) will be
>> announced on December the 15th on the devroom's mailing list and the
>> speakers will be notified via e-mail. The schedule will also be
>> published on the FOSDEM website.
>>
>>
>> About FOSDEM
>>
>> FOSDEM is a two-day event organised by volunteers to promote the
>> widespread use of free and open source software. Taking place in the
>> beautiful city of Brussels (Belgium), FOSDEM is widely recognised as the
>> best such conference in Europe. FOSDEM covers a wide spectrum of free
>> and open source software projects, and offers a platform for people to
>> collaborate. To this end, FOSDEM has set up developer rooms (devrooms)
>> with network/internet connectivity and projectors where teams can meet
>> and showcase their projects. Devrooms are a place for teams to discuss,
>> hack and publicly present latest directions, lightning talks, news and
>> discussions. Besides developer rooms, FOSDEM also offers main tracks,
>> lightning talks, certification exams and project stands. Every year,
>> FOSDEM hosts more than 5000 developers at the ULB Solbosch campus.
>> Participation and attendance is totally free, though the organisers
>> gratefully accept donations and sponsorship. No registration necessary.
>>
>>
>> About the devroom
>>
>> Since the first Microkernel devroom in 2012 this devroom has been part
>> of each following FOSDEM. By now it has become a somewhat
>> institutionalized tradition for the microkernel community to meet there;
>> to this date over a dozen projects have participated in one way or
>> another. Each of the projects face similar challenges but come up with
>> partially different solutions. Therefore, the goal of the Microkernel
>> devroom is to bring the various projects together, let them exchange
>> ideas, cross-pollinate and socialize.
>>
>>
>> Social events
>>
>> It also has become a habit that the microkernel projects dine together
>> somewhere in downtown Brussels after the devroom closes. The year 2018
>> will not be any different, so there is going to be a microkernel family
>> dinner on Saturday night. The exact location and time will be specified
>> later. Consult the FOSDEM web and other projects for additional social
>> events such as the famous FOSDEM-organized Friday Beer Event and the
>> FOSDEM-arranged free sightseeing tours for spouses.
>>
>>
>> Important dates recap
>>
>> * 08.12.2017: Deadline for submissions
>> * 15.12.2017: Schedule published and speakers notified of acceptance
>> * 03.02.2018: The devroom takes places
>>
>>
>> Links
>>
>> [1] http://fosdem.org/
>> [2] https://fosdem.org/2018/practical/transportation/
>> [3] https://penta.fosdem.org/submission/FOSDEM18
>> [4] https://lists.fosdem.org/listinfo/microkernel-devroom
>>
>>
>> See you all at FOSDEM!
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