linux.conf.au Courses

Overcoming the Limitations of the POSIX Shell Command Language

Explore POSIX shell limitations, expressive programming primitives, and composable scripts. Learn when to use shell scripts and when to opt for more powerful alternatives.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mathematics and Development of Fast TLS Handshakes

Explore fast TLS handshakes using modern cryptography algorithms, with benchmarks comparing Tempesta TLS to OpenSSL/Nginx, focusing on elliptic curve computations and security considerations.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Supporting BPF in the GNU Toolchain

Explore the integration of BPF support in GNU Toolchain, including GCC, binutils, GDB, and GNU simulator. Learn about current developments and practical applications in BPF programming.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Move Slow and Try Not to Break Each Other

Explore sustainable open source communities through relationship building, mission sharing, and strategic planning. Learn to foster resilience, shared leadership, and humane working conditions for long-term success.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Software Freedom is Essential to Human Freedom

Explore the crucial link between software freedom and human freedom in this thought-provoking keynote by Cory Doctorow, delving into monopolies, interoperability, and the future of open source.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Getting Started with LinuxBoot Firmware on AArch64 Server

Explore LinuxBoot implementation on AArch64 servers, covering overview, QEMU demonstration, and kernel decompression challenges. Learn to configure, inject, and debug LinuxBoot for AArch64 systems.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Worst Outage I Never Caused

Exploring a near-catastrophic Google backbone outage, its prevention, and lessons learned in building effective testing and validation tools using Python libraries.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GKernelCI v.2 New Features and KernelCI Compatibility

Explore GKernelCI v.2's new features, including Docker integration, LAVA testing, and KernelCI compatibility via Kcidb, enhancing Gentoo Kernel source testing and stabilization processes.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How to Write Your First Kernel Selftest

Learn to create Linux kernel selftests: understand their purpose, location, and mechanics. Gain confidence in writing simple tests, even without kernel development experience. Opportunity for assisted upstream submission.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Building My Own Border Router - A WireGuard Love Story

Learn to build a custom border router using open-source components, enhance network security, and implement WireGuard VPN for improved performance and protection. Gain insights into advanced networking techniques and configurations.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Open Source FPGA Tooling - Our Journey from Resistance to Adoption

Journey from resistance to adoption of open source FPGA tooling, exploring benefits, challenges, and future implications for the semiconductor industry. Insights on building a business model based on open source in FPGA development.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unpacking History with Omeka

Explore how the State Library of Western Australia used Omeka to create engaging educational resources, aligning with curriculum and highlighting collection materials while modernizing existing content.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Cognitive Apprenticeship - Experience in Open Source

Explore cognitive apprenticeship in open source with Omoju Miller. Learn how this model enhances skill development and fosters community growth in the FOSS ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Library Map - How Generous Is Your Open Data?

Explore the creation of an interactive Australian public library map, discussing open data accessibility, management, and the process of building interactive maps using public geodata.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

ClangBuiltLinux - What's Next?

Explore LLVM's adoption for Linux kernel builds, 2020 achievements, and future focus. Learn about tradeoffs, upcoming work, and how to contribute to kernel and toolchain development.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk