Linux Symposium Issues CFP

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Posted by Hemos on Monday January 9, 2006 @02:42AM from the one-of-the-best-confs-around dept.

C. Craig Ross let me know that the 2006 Linux Symposium has issued their 2006 call for papers The conference is being held from July 19th thru the 22nd up in luverly Ottawa, Canada. OLS has been a phenomenal show in the past, and I highly recommend it for people looking for a "meaty" show. Proposals for papers will be accepted from January 1st - February 1st, so get writing.

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They better have something good by Eli+Gottlieb · 2006-01-09 02:45 · Score: 2, Interesting

I'm really hoping that these "papers" end up being serious material about new technologies which run on Linux, rather than another 100 papers on "Why Linux Should Do as I Say to Achieve World Domination".
1. Re:They better have something good by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:01 · Score: 2, Informative
  
  Have you even taken a look at the previous year's proceedings? They're all avaliable on the OLS's web site:
  http://www.linuxsymposium.org/2006/proceedings.php
  All of the talks are highly technincal and most topics covered wouldn't directly affect the average end user. These aren't opinion papers!
2. Re:They better have something good by tpgp · 2006-01-09 03:32 · Score: 3, Informative
  I'm really hoping that these "papers" end up being serious material about new technologies which run on Linux, rather than another 100 papers on "Why Linux Should Do as I Say to Achieve World Domination".
  
  Hmmmmn, lets have a look at the 2005 schedule:
  
  Two examples (chosen at random):
  
  Enhancements to Linux I/O Scheduling
  
  RapidIO for Linux
  
  Looks like its a serious conference, for serious linux hackers.
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3. Re:They better have something good by Lost+Found · 2006-01-09 03:37 · Score: 1
  
  People really ought to know something about a subject before they comment on it.
  
  Why?
  
  Because it would save them from looking like a complete and utter jackass when their comments are read by the people that *do*.
4. Re:They better have something good by theendlessnow · 2006-01-09 04:12 · Score: 1
  I'm really hoping that these "papers" end up being serious material about new technologies which run on Linux, rather than another 100 papers on "Why Linux Should Do as I Say to Achieve World Domination".
  Hmmmmn, lets have a look at the 2005 schedule:
  Two examples (chosen at random):
  
  Enhancements to Linux I/O Scheduling
  
  Did you read the article? It was about how to effectively schedule presentation time to talk about how Linux will achieve World Domination.
  
  * RapidIO for Linux
  
  You missed it again. The title on their website is a typo. It was called RabidIO (not Rapid!). It was about using extreme measures against those who are out to stop the Domination of Linux.
  And last but not least...
  :)
5. Re:They better have something good by triso · 2006-01-09 07:12 · Score: 1
  
  People really ought to know something about a subject before they comment on it.
  You're new here, aren't you?
Windows done in Linux by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 02:56 · Score: 0

This paper sounds interesting. The full title, "Reimplementing Windows Functionality and Security in the Linux Kernel", fill me with lots of hope that one day Linux can be as holy as Windows. I understand the early work on this paper is done in Linspire.
What is the focus? by webword · 2006-01-09 03:04 · Score: 3, Insightful

I'm surprised by the lack of information on the Call for Papers page. What is the focus? What is the theme? Usually conferences of this size and scope have some sort of target. This sounds like a rock and roll free-for-all.

Sidebar: "Papers must be formatted using the provided LaTeX template" This seems a bit old skool to me. I've been out of the academic loop for a few years now, but is this standard now? Even for a Linux Love Fest this seems like a bit of a constraint...

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1. Re:What is the focus? by everphilski · 2006-01-09 03:18 · Score: 1
  
  Sidebar: "Papers must be formatted using the provided LaTeX template" This seems a bit old skool to me. I've been out of the academic loop for a few years now, but is this standard now? Even for a Linux Love Fest this seems like a bit of a constraint...
  
  No. Most engineering conferences provide Word templates. But then again this is a Linux thing ... but I would have to agree this might pose an entry barrier to some otherwise willing participants.
  
  -everphilski-
2. Re:What is the focus? by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:19 · Score: 0
  
  They had to use LaTeX - if they didn't, RMS would start a tirade about how the symposium wasn't "free enough," which would cause him, in turn, to demand that the symposium be referred to as the 2006 GNU/Linux Symposium.
3. Re:What is the focus? by Chirs · 2006-01-09 03:39 · Score: 2, Informative
  
  You can look at papers from previous years on the website.
  
  There is no focus or theme for the conference. It's essentially one of the main technical linux conferences, so topics cover the gamut from where X.org is headed, to driver optimizations for a particular network card, to introducing whole new protocol stacks.
  
  Also, anyone who wants to present a talk will likely have attended previous years.
4. Re:What is the focus? by SamMiller0 · 2006-01-09 04:08 · Score: 1
  
  Most academic conferences I have attended are not as strict with the format of their papers. For example, the IEEE provides both LaTeX and Microsoft Word templates for their conferences: http://www.ieee.org/organizations/pubs/transaction s/stylesheets.htm Though, since this is a Linux conference I would expect them to require LaTeX formatted papers.
5. Re:What is the focus? by Coryoth · 2006-01-09 05:11 · Score: 1
  
  Sidebar: "Papers must be formatted using the provided LaTeX template" This seems a bit old skool to me. I've been out of the academic loop for a few years now, but is this standard now? Even for a Linux Love Fest this seems like a bit of a constraint...
  
  Obviously you're not in mathematics. I can't speak for other disciplines but it is quite common for math conferences to have have formatting templates... and no serious mathematics paper is going to be formatted in something other than a TeX based system, so LaTeX is pretty standard.
  
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6. Re:What is the focus? by GileadGreene · 2006-01-09 08:47 · Score: 1
  
  The IEEE also provides LaTeX templates, and prefers stuff in LaTeX format. I think they also provide a Word template as well, but most everyone I know who writes for the IEEE uses the LaTeX templates. It wouldn't surprise me if the ACM was similar (although I haven't checked). I know that a lot of the big CS journals mandate LaTeX.
Isn't it obvious... by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:04 · Score: 0

I'll send them a paper about "Ridiculing Subscribed Slashdot Karma Whores".

I'll wear a Jack Thompson mask I've made of crap.
A "meaty" show? by voice_of_all_reason · 2006-01-09 03:04 · Score: 1

That goes without saying. After all, this is a Linux convention. Sausages abound.
1. Re:A "meaty" show? by kalbzayn · 2006-01-09 03:17 · Score: 0
  
  I would think that their would be less sausage and more duck. Maybe some dapper drake.
FAQ about the event by Doomedsnowball · 2006-01-09 03:18 · Score: 2, Interesting

Q. What is the legal drinking age in Canada?

A. In Ontario (the provice that Ottawa is in) the legal drinking age is 19. (from TFA's site FAQ)

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1. Re:FAQ about the event by Jupix · 2006-01-09 03:22 · Score: 1
  
  That's probably a FYI for the under-19 year olds who are wondering if they should come and have a go at installing Linux.
2. Re:FAQ about the event by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:27 · Score: 1, Informative
  
  Q. What is the legal drinking age in Canada?
  A. In Ontario (the provice that Ottawa is in) the legal drinking age is 19. (from TFA's site FAQ)
  
  In Quebec (the province across the river from Ottawa) the legal drinking age is 18.
3. Re:FAQ about the event by IAAP · 2006-01-09 03:29 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Ah, that's good. I want to propose a kernel supported bartender's guide. That way, drink recipes will come up really fast!
4. Re:FAQ about the event by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:32 · Score: 1, Informative
  
  If that were it then they would have also said that, from Ottawa, all you have to do is cross a bridge and suddenly the legal drinking age is 18. (Ottawa is on the Ontario-Quebec border. Quebec's drinking age is 18 and most bars don't card).
5. Re:FAQ about the event by Dystopian+Rebel · 2006-01-09 03:32 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Q. What are my chances of meeting a g-g-girl at the Symposium?
  
  A. We'd all like to read your white paper about that.
  
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6. Re:FAQ about the event by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:46 · Score: 0
  
  Extremely good.
  
  Here are some tips:
  
  1. Learn a little rudimentary French (not entirely necessary)
  2. Orient yourself in the direction of Hull Quebec, and start walking (it is walking distance for all but the laziest)
  3. Bring cash and rubbers.
7. Re:FAQ about the event by Gunny101 · 2006-01-09 04:37 · Score: 1
  
  The legal drinking age in Quebec is just a suggestion. I wouldn't worry if you are under age at most places there. Le Beeeeeeer!
8. Re:FAQ about the event by FunFactor100 · 2006-01-09 04:53 · Score: 1
  
  Haven't you heard, they've renamed it Gatineau. Hull is too english for those seperatist fucks in Quebec City. Oh how I miss Hull and their old 3 AM last call.
Usability and User Experience? by webword · 2006-01-09 03:19 · Score: 1, Offtopic

1. I'm very curious about usability. Are we going to see even more evolution in this area (e.g., KDE Usability Project)? How about some revolution?

2. With Google kicking everyone's a$$, are we going to hear some interesting stuff on that front? Linux-targeted Google APIs? What about curious intersections of Linux, Google, and advertising? Anything interesting there? For example: Jack up Google's Linux search?

Net-net is that I hope it'll be practical, hands on, juicy stuff.

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Hopefully something different this year ... by Anonymous Coward · 2006-01-09 03:49 · Score: 0

Here's in the hopes I don't sit in one of those sessions where some part of my brain says: "Gosh, didn't I hear this presentation last year, and the year before ... and the year before that one ... ?"
deoderant mandatory by Jerry+Rivers · 2006-01-09 07:08 · Score: 1

Hmmm a Linux symposium in Ottawa in July. Here's to hoping it's in an air conditioned hall so they all won't have to experience the full aroma that 95 percent humidity with 30 degree plus heat plus a room full of feverishly sweaty geeks can produce ;-)

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1. Re:deoderant mandatory by ChillyCanuk · 2006-01-09 13:24 · Score: 1
  
  Yes, we have air conditioning, and heat for the winter time too.
2. Re:deoderant mandatory by Jerry+Rivers · 2006-01-09 14:09 · Score: 1
  
  I am more than well aware of the modernity of the NCR, having spent eight years there getting my degree. However, that does not preclude the possibility of less than adequate facilities, a power shortage (though I suppose the throngs could hire some Mac users to wave palm leaves in their direction), or natural disaster (such as the earth quake I once experienced there while sitting in my kitchen on Lyon street). In any case, I'm sure the sweatiness and camaraderie of the attendees will be enough to keep heads cool :)
  
  As for the insecurity of the locals who sometimes assume others know nothing of their hamlet simply because they comment on the weather there, is another issue entirely.
  
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OBFuturama Quote by schon · 2006-01-09 08:06 · Score: 1

Fry: "Symposium? I love symposia!"