linux.conf.au Courses

It's - Not Down in the Noise

Explore statistical methods to accurately determine performance changes in software development, focusing on Student's T test and Mann-Whitney U test for reliable analysis of benchmark results.

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

How to Get a Project Unstuck - And Fixing the Skill Gaps That Got Us Here

Learn strategies to revive stalled open source projects and develop crucial project management skills for FLOSS maintainers. Gain insights on overcoming common obstacles and fostering sustainable software development.

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

Introduction to Ethics from an Ethicist-in-Training

Explore moral responsibility in tech through philosophical inquiry, focusing on decision-making, ethical frameworks, and real-world dilemmas in the FOSS community.

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

Essential-8 Security in Practice with Kubernetes

Implementing Essential-8 security for large-scale data processing on Kubernetes. Balancing open-access needs with government security requirements. Covers infrastructure, deployments, network filtering, and incident response.

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

Teaching an Old Bovine Gnu Tricks - What's Next for Emacs

Explore the challenges and future of GNU/Emacs, focusing on porting to Wayland and modernizing the editor while preserving its legacy and power.

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

GO GLAM Wrap - What Did We Learn Today and What's Next

Recap of key insights from GO GLAM event, exploring lessons learned and future directions in open source and collectivism for galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.

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

Digital Sovereignty - We Need Devices We Truly Own More Than Ever

Exploring digital sovereignty and the need for truly owned devices in an era of geopolitical turmoil, emphasizing open-source solutions to maintain communication freedom.

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

Life Amongst the Authentica-ceans

Explore the history and future of authentication and IDM technologies, including opensource offerings and the introduction of Kanidm, a new IDM system adapting to changes in security.

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

What Even Is Code? Building a Non-Code Coding Interface

Explore the concept of a coding interface without traditional syntax, brackets, or whitespace. Learn about innovative approaches to programming and the influence of human language on code structure.

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

The Story Behind Blinka

Explore the fascinating journey of Blinka, delving into its background, history, and significance in the open-source community with Limor Fried's engaging keynote presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Swagbadge 101 - Hardware and SAOs

Explore hardware components, goals, and extensions for the Swagbadge, including microcontroller usage and Simple Add-Ons (SAOs). Learn about PCB sculpting and various badge enhancements.

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

KUnit - Past, Present, and Future

Overview of KUnit in-kernel unit testing framework, its evolution, and future developments. Covers test structure, execution, and integration with Linux kernel development process.

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

Open Journal Matcher - Open Journal Discovery for Everyone

Discover an open-source tool for matching scholarly work to relevant open access journals, exploring its development, challenges, and ethical considerations in algorithmic decision-making.

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

So You're a Linux Kernel Developer - Name All Subsystems

Visualizing Linux kernel subsystems through data mining, revealing structures and intersections to improve development processes and aid certification efforts.

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

Natakanu - An Indigenous-Led, Open Source, Peer to Peer Software Project

Explore the creation of Natakanu, an Indigenous-led open-source platform for artists to share and connect, challenging colonial institutions and operating off-grid in remote communities.

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