The 2010 Call For Papers is now closed!

Thanks to everyone who submitted a talk proposal. You will receive notification about whether or not your talk has been accepted by March 8.

Texas Linux Fest is an entirely community-driven event, catering equally to the business and home Linux user, and to experienced developers and newcomers alike. We invite you to share your work with the rest of the community by submitting a talk for Texas Linux Fest 2010.

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 or 25-minute)
• A brief bio of yourself describing your connection to the talk's subject matter, for the program guide
• Your preferred method of contact and contact information

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

Important Dates:

December 13: Call For Papers opens
March 1: Deadline for proposals
March 8: Last date for notification of submission acceptance