Join a Birds of a Feather session led by Laurent Pinchart from Ideas on Board, focusing on addressing frustrations in the Linux kernel maintenance process. Explore the challenges faced by occasional and smaller contributors, sharing experiences and feedback anonymously to improve the upstream kernel community interactions. Gain insights into various aspects of kernel development, including time management, communication issues, patch submission processes, and potential solutions. Benefit from Pinchart's extensive experience as a Linux kernel developer since 2001, specializing in media-related drivers and embedded systems. Contribute to shaping a more inclusive and efficient kernel maintenance process through this unique opportunity to voice concerns and propose improvements.