linux.conf.au Talks & Presentations

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Piku - Git Push Deployments to Your Own Servers

Learn to deploy applications to your own servers using Piku, a lightweight alternative to proprietary PaaS solutions. Discover how to set up and use this open-source tool for easy, secure, and customizable deployments.

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

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From Bits to Legs to Locomotion - Building a Hexapod from the Ground Up

Explore the design and construction of an affordable 6DOF hexapod robot, covering hardware, software, inverse kinematics, and gait algorithms for hobbyists interested in advanced robotics.

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

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Introduction to Rust - for People Who Have Never Used a Compiler

Practical tutorial on building a command-line utility in Rust, covering language essentials, tooling, and resources for beginners. Suitable for those new to compiled languages.

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

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Large Pages in Linux

Explore the evolution, benefits, and challenges of large pages in Linux, including performance improvements, hardware optimizations, and future limitations for kernel developers.

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

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Using WhatsApp as a Command Line - Breaking Out of the Walled Garden

Explore techniques to automate WhatsApp for business scaling, including protocol unlocking, browser automation, and official API integrations. Learn about parsing semi-structured data and implementing chatbots for customer service.

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

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How to Write a Retro Arcade Emulator

Explore the engineering behind 1980s arcade games and learn to build an emulator, preserving gaming history while gaining insights into vintage electronics and hardware design.

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

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Room Scale VR Tracking with OpenHMD

Explore room-scale VR tracking with OpenHMD, covering technical details for Oculus Rift implementation and the project's ecosystem supporting various VR hardware across platforms.

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

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Desktop Linux, Without a Keyboard, Mouse or Desk

Explore alternative input methods for Linux desktops, including speech recognition, eye tracking, and foot pedals. Learn about ergonomic solutions for programmers seeking functionality and customization.

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

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Verified seL4 on Secure RISC-V Processors

Exploring seL4 microkernel implementation and verification on RISC-V, discussing security features, time protection, and related open-source technologies for building secure systems.

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

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Compiling Your Story - Using Techniques from Compiler Design to Check Your Narrative

Explore compiler techniques applied to narrative design, enhancing dialogue error-checking and streamlining testing processes for branching stories in game development.

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

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We Know When You Are Sleeping - The Rise of Energy Smart Meters

Explore the implications of smart energy meters and home automation on privacy, data usage, and energy consumption patterns in Australia's evolving power grid.

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

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Control Flow Integrity in the Linux Kernel

Explore Control Flow Integrity in Linux kernel, its implementation using Clang/LLVM, and how it protects against memory corruption attacks by validating function pointers.

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

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Snek - A Python-Inspired Language for Tiny Embedded Computers

Explore Snek, a Python-inspired language for tiny embedded computers, designed for teaching robotics to middle schoolers. Learn about its implementation, features, and classroom integration.

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

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Velociraptor - Dig Deeper

Hands-on introduction to Velociraptor, an open-source platform for forensic evidence collection and incident response across distributed networks. Learn deployment, configuration, and real-life investigation scenarios using the Velociraptor Query Languag…

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

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Open and High Performance Computing

Explore open hardware for high-performance computing, from embedded systems to supercomputers. Learn about OpenPOWER's ecosystem, emphasizing transparency and open-source principles in hardware and software stacks.

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