CFP Now Open: Free Java @ FOSDEM 2011
Join us at FOSDEM 2011 to be a part of our sessions where we’ll discuss the state of Free Java!
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 3rd 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.
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 & 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
Hi Mark,
I would love to join FOSDEM next year!
What do you think of a “Free Android”/“GNU Android” talk?
It might or might not work, but I would like to give it a try! :)
Friend of the Free Java Movement,
David Fu.
Yes, that sounds like a fun talk/project. I have always wondered how much work it would be to create something like “IcedRobot” based on IcedTea instead of Dalvik to get a more java compatible variant of Android.
Hi Mark,
“IcedRobot” sounds like a good name!
Now we just need a cool logo/mascot ;)
I’ll write up and submit a talk proposal to FOSDEM.
Friend of the Free Java Movement,
David Fu.
Maybe the “Life on Ice: Robotic Antarctic Explorer” could be inspiration for the mascot: http://www.frc.ri.cmu.edu/projects/lorax/
I really like the giant tires and the propeller on the top.
The Robotic Antarctic Explorer looks interesting, but unfortunately I am not a good artist :(
Maybe we can hold a “IcedRobot” mascot creation contest and get submissions from the FOSS community?? I am pretty sure there are many creative artists out there (though I am not sure what can be offered as a prize…)!