Texas Linux Fest 2011 Call For Papers is Open!

Due to strong response, the deadline for talk submissions for TXLF 2011 has been EXTENDED until 11:59pm on Saturday, February 19!

We are proud to officially open the call for papers for Texas Linux Fest 2011, scheduled for April 2 at the Hilton Austin hotel in downtown Austin, Texas.

Texas Linux Fest 2011 is the second annual Linux and open source software event for Texas and the surrounding region. We are assembling a one day program for the business and home Linux user, and for the experienced developer and newcomer alike.

Join in: submit your talk
In that spirit, we invite you to share your work with the rest of the community by submitting your talk for this year's schedule.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

  • The Linux Kernel
  • Open Source Programming Languages
  • Databases
  • Desktop Linux Distributions
  • Embedded Linux
  • Linux in the Server Environment
  • Network Services and Cloud Computing
  • Free Software Licensing
  • Community Management
  • Open Source Multimedia
  • Green Computing
  • Open Source in Government
  • Linux For Beginners
  • Open Source For Small Businesses
  • Open Source Marketing and Evangelism
  • Open Source in Education

Slots will be available for two lengths of presentations: 45 minutes in length and shorter, 25 minute sessions. Basic technical setup will include an overhead projector and a Linux laptop with PDF and OpenOffice.org presentation software. Special setup needs will be accommodated, simply notify us when sending your proposal.

To submit your talk for consideration, email the following information to proposals@texaslinuxfest.org :

  • Your name
  • The title of your presentation
  • An abstract of your talk (no more than 300 words)
  • Length of presentation requested (45-minute, 25-minute, or flexible)
  • A brief bio of yourself describing your connection to the talk's subject matter, for the program guide
  • Your preferred email address (if other than the one you sent your submission from)

For questions or help with the talk submission process, please contact the team at info@texaslinuxfest.org

Important Dates

  • January 17: Call For Papers opens
  • February 14 February 19, 11:59 p.m.: Deadline for proposals
  • February 25: Last date for notification of submission acceptance
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