Privacy Preserving IoT
Explore privacy-preserving IoT technologies and strategies to protect personal data, empower individuals, and challenge Big Data dominance in the digital age.
The Internet - Protecting Our Democratic Lifeline
Exploración de amenazas a la libertad en Internet: centralización, seguimiento, censura y legislación perjudicial. Análisis de pasos para fortalecer esta herramienta democrática y preservar una red de comunicación global que proteja los derechos.
No Docs? No Problem! - From Zero to Full Documentation in Less Time than You Think
Practical guide to developing comprehensive technical documentation for mature codebases efficiently, covering strategies, benefits, and lessons learned from the HarfBuzz library project.
Musings of an Accidental Chair - Change from the Inside Out
Exploring digital rights advocacy, community engagement, and organizational challenges in the fight for privacy and security in the digital age.
RFC 1984 - Or Why You Should Start Worrying About Encryption Backdoors and Mass Data Collection
Explores the history and implications of government attempts to weaken encryption and collect mass data, advocating for stronger privacy protections and an update to RFC 1984.
The Life of Open Source Spatial with QGIS - From Hobby to Grown Up, with Bonus Growing Pains
Explore QGIS's evolution from hobby project to leading open-source GIS software. Learn about its growth, challenges, and impact on the spatial community, including governance, stability, and community development.
Conference Close
Closing ceremony of linux.conf.au 2020, featuring raffle winners, awards, acknowledgments, and the announcement of the 2021 conference location.
Linux Australia Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting for Linux Australia, discussing organizational updates, nominations for council positions, and future plans for the open-source community in Australia and New Zealand.
Out of the Sausage Factory and Into the Streets - Defending Digital Rights
Exploring the intersection of technology and politics, this talk advocates for digital rights, emphasizing the need for broad alliances and public engagement to shape tech policy and protect encryption.
Affordable Custom Input Devices
Explore building affordable, customized input devices using open-source tech to empower individuals with disabilities, enhancing computer interaction and environmental control.
Implementing Diverse and Inclusive Codes of Conduct
Learn to create and implement effective codes of conduct for inclusive communities, covering guidelines, incident response procedures, and maintaining a safe environment for all participants.
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.
Flying Robots, a Wonderful Obsession
Explore the latest advancements in ArduPilot's flying robot technology, from micro-drones to massive aircraft, including new systems for customization, peripherals, and quadplane landing.
Once More with Feeling - Relevant Tech Skills for GLAMR Workers
Explore essential tech skills for GLAMR workers, focusing on open-source software and collaborative learning to enhance digital collection management and preservation.
The Privacy Tax - How Tracking and Hacking Affect Disabled People, and What We Can Do About It
Explores surveillance's impact on disabled individuals, discussing privacy challenges, data security risks, and open-source solutions to reduce tracking and hacking vulnerabilities for people with disabilities.
Conference Close - LCA 2021 Online
Closing ceremony of linux.conf.au 2021, featuring award presentations, acknowledgments, and gratitude to volunteers and organizers who made the online event possible.
When STEM Becomes STEAM We All Benefit - Breaking Out of Our Professional Silos
Explore how integrating arts with STEM enriches professional communities, breaks silos, and fosters innovation. Learn to create welcoming environments for diverse skills and perspectives.
A Digital Will and Backup System for the Reasonably Paranoid
Explore a low-tech, paper-based backup solution for digital assets using Shamir Secret Sharing, designed for less tech-savvy users and their heirs to securely manage and access sensitive information.
AI4LAM - Grassroots Action
Exploring grassroots AI initiatives in libraries, archives, and museums: community building, knowledge sharing, and future directions for the AI4LAM AU/NZ chapter.
Qiskit - Building a Quantum Computing Community
Explore quantum computing with Qiskit, an open-source SDK. Learn about qubits, quantum algorithms, and join a global community of developers pushing the boundaries of computational power.
What Does Linux Australia Do All Year?
Discover Linux Australia's role in supporting open-source communities, events, and advocacy. Learn about its governance, initiatives, and how you can contribute to its mission.