[Aust-NZ] Free as in Freedom Linux.conf.au miniconf CFP

[Brianna Laugher]

Hi all,

I have some good news. Miniconf speakers can get *free* day passes to
attend the miniconf days, if they don't want to attend the main Linux
conference.

The CfP again is here:
http://freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org/d/doku.php?id=call_for_participation

No one in Tassie who might be interested? No one who was planning to
attend LCA anyway?

cheers
Brianna


2008/10/6 Cameron Shorter <cameron.shorter at gmail.com>:
> If anyone on this list is heading to this conference and would like help
> with material, I should be able to help out.
>
> Brianna Laugher wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am running a miniconf at Linux.conf.au (LCA), Australia's big annual
>> Linux conference, called "Free as in Freedom", about the movements
>> relating to/inspired by the free software movement such as open
>> access, free culture, free networks, etc. I know y'all are quite
>> active lobbyists for freely licensed geospatial data and I would love
>> to see a talk at my humble miniconf about, for example, why free
>> geospatial data is important, or different tactics geospatial data
>> enthusiasts have taken over the years to encourage sharing of such
>> data.
>>
>> If someone already has a talk accepted as part of the main conference,
>> then I will look forward to seeing that, but otherwise, I would like
>> to encourage folks here to consider submitting something. NB: Please
>> note that in order to give a presentation or attend the miniconf you
>> must be signed up for the main Linux.conf.au conference. Presenting at
>> the miniconf does not entitle you to discounted or free registration
>> at the main conference nor priority with registration. ie... Miniconf
>> speakers don't get the perks of main conference speakers!
>>
>> cheers,
>> Brianna
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> 'Free as in Freedom' miniconf Call for Participation (CfP)
>>
>> Are the original ideals that motivated the free software movement
>> still relevant today? What makes Wikipedia a truly "free"
>> encyclopedia? How are governments licensing public sector information?
>> Is having an "open source" Facebook or Skype important? How do the
>> current copyright and patents systems affect innovation and digital
>> culture? How can educational resources be pooled and shared more
>> effectively? Does citizen journalism matter? How are open access
>> policies changing academic publishing? What are the potential pitfalls
>> of all these trends towards "openness"?
>>
>> The Free as in Freedom miniconf, running for the first time in January
>> 2009 at Linux.conf.au in Hobart, Tasmania, invites speakers to answer
>> these questions, and more.
>>
>> ==Topics==
>> Sessions are invited on any of the following topics, or related ones
>> that you may devise:
>>
>> * Free software movement's history and evolution
>> * Free hardware
>> * Free documentation
>> * Free network services
>> * Open standards
>> * Copyright/legal reform
>> * Free/open licensing schemes
>> * Participatory culture
>> * Open knowledge
>> * Projects to develop free cultural works
>> * Government initiatives in relation to licensing/availability of
>> public sector information
>> * Initiatives of cultural institutions regarding access to cultural works
>> * Open access initiatives
>> * Open educational resources
>>
>> This is not a comprehensive list - talks on related topics are also
>> encouraged. Talks may be overviews, case studies, stories of personal
>> experience, etc. They may be focused on technical, legal or
>> social/community aspects, or a mix. Talks that relate multiple topics
>> are especially welcome.
>>
>> ==Details==
>> Submissions are welcome for 25 or 50 minute slots (including question
>> time). If there is sufficient interest a lightning session of 5 minute
>> presentations may also be held.
>>
>> Presenters are encouraged to publish and license any submission and/or
>> their slides under a free content license, e.g. CC-BY-SA, CC-BY,
>> public domain dedication.
>>
>> Important: Please note that in order to give a presentation or attend
>> the miniconf you must be signed up for the main Linux.conf.au
>> conference. Presenting at the miniconf does not entitle you to
>> discounted or free registration at the main conference nor priority
>> with registration.
>>
>> ==Dates==
>> * 6 Oct 2008 - Submissions open
>> * 31 Oct 2008 - Early submissions close
>> * 7 Nov 2008 - Notification for early submissions
>> * 10 Nov 2008 - Final submissions close
>> * 20 Nov 2008 - Final miniconf programme confirmation
>>
>> ==Making a submission==
>> Email submissions at freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org with the subject
>> "Free as in Freedom miniconf" or similar. In the email please include
>> * your talk title and description/abstract
>> * your preferred talk length (25/50min)
>> * your name and relevant experience/qualifications (for organisers only)
>> * your preferred contact details
>> * any other requests or information relevant to your proposed talk.
>>
>> Submissions made by October 31st will be notified by November 7th.
>> Submissions made between October 31st and November 10th will be
>> notified by November 20th.
>>
>> ==Further information==
>> See http://freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org/ for further information
>> and updates.
>>
>> Any unanswered questions can be asked via
>> contact at freeasinfreedom.modernthings.org .
>>
>> Thank you dear speakers!
>>
>>
>>
>
>



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