linux.conf.au Courses

What's Next for Bluetooth in PulseAudio

Explore the future of Bluetooth audio in PulseAudio, including codec support, community efforts, and integration with GStreamer for enhanced flexibility in Linux distributions.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Power Management in the Home

Explore smart energy management for solar PV systems, covering data acquisition, logging, battery control, load switching, and surplus energy diversion to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

UI Text - Simplicity is Difficult

Discover the power of microcopy in web design. Learn how concise UI text can enhance user experience, save time, and boost application sales. Gain insights on creating effective, user-friendly interfaces.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Privacy Tax - How Tracking and Hacking Affect Disabled People, and What We Can Do About It

Explores surveillance's impact on disabled individuals, discussing privacy challenges, data security risks, and open-source solutions to reduce tracking and hacking vulnerabilities for people with disabilities.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Open ISAs - RISC-V, OpenPOWER, etc

Explore the growth and potential of open CPU architectures like RISC-V and OpenPOWER, discussing recent developments, available hardware, and their importance for the future of open source computing.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ten Years of Outreachy

Explore Outreachy's decade-long journey in promoting diversity in free software through paid remote internships, its evolution, impact, and lessons learned.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

A Comprehensive Strategic Plan for Copyleft Freedom on Linux

Exploring strategies to defend copyleft and restore software freedom on Linux-based devices, addressing challenges posed by industries limiting user rights to modify device software.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

I Can Stop Adding More LEDs Anytime I Want, I Just Choose Not To

Explore the evolution of LED projects, from simple beginnings to complex displays with thousands of pixels, showcasing the growth and potential of DIY electronics and programming.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

FPGA Design with Chisel

Explore Chisel, a modern hardware description tool leveraging Scala for complex digital circuit design, offering improved ergonomics and software engineering practices over traditional HDLs.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Dieter Rams - The Ten Principles of Good API Design

Explore how Dieter Rams' ten principles of good design apply to API and developer tool creation, enhancing usability and effectiveness for fellow developers.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Veracruz - Privacy-Preserving Multiparty Computation Using Trusted Hardware

Explore privacy-preserving computation using secure enclaves, enabling secret data processing on untrusted hosts. Learn about Veracruz's implementation, security measures, and potential applications in multiparty scenarios.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

An Introduction to Vircadia - An Open Source Desktop and VR Metaverse

Explore Vircadia, an open-source 3D virtual environment for socializing, scripting, and creating. Learn its origins, capabilities, and potential impact on the future of shared virtual spaces.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

We Made a Beautiful Complete Open-Hardware Computer, Including Keyboard and Injection-Moulded Case

Discover the journey of creating a polished open-hardware computer, complete with custom keyboard and injection-molded case, inspired by the unreleased Commodore 65.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Once More with Feeling - Relevant Tech Skills for GLAMR Workers

Explore essential tech skills for GLAMR workers, focusing on open-source software and collaborative learning to enhance digital collection management and preservation.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Linux and Zephyr, Sitting in a Tree - Literally

Explore Zephyr OS for IoT development, focusing on practical tips, remote debugging, and field testing with Linux support. Learn about feral animal management using embedded systems.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk