CFP - draft

[Matthias Kalle Dalheimer]

On Saturday 12 April 2003 20.01, Ralf Nolden wrote:
> On Saturday 12 April 2003 19:41, Matthias Ettrich wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Kalle compiled a draft for a CFP (see below, thank you Kalle), heavily
> > inspired by the Linux Tag. Given the meaningful deadlines, we need to get
> > this out really soon now.
> >
> > What might still be improved is the list of fields:
> >
> > - Qt programming tricks
> > - kdelibs programming tricks
> > - DCOP development
> > - KParts development
> > - KOffice development
> > - aRts development
> > - programming tools
> > - programming patterns and development strategies
> > - project management issues
> > - internationalization
> > - documentation
> > - ...
> >
> > Since we say that "Everything KDE-related will be considered", maybe we
> > don't have to be that specific?  What about talks on real-world projects
> > deploying KDE in a big scale? The conference is meant to be interesting
> > for KDE developer as well, maybe there is some real interest in seeing
> > how our code is used out there?
> >
> > And maybe we should stress the fact that we also plan to do a 15 min
> > presentation track, where KDE authors have the possibility to present
> > their work to other interested developers, potentially gaining new
> > contributors and co-developers.
> >
> > Ralf, others, any futher comments?
>
> How about inviting someone from the BSI who is involved in the projects
> there ? I mean, they are Kalles and our customers but in the end their POV
> where KDE practically lacks would be nice to hear or what their ideas are
> (I have something specific with this - one person there may be "officially"
> working on KDE during his work hours on the groupware on CVS HEAD so they
> can work on the source directly to make the groupware for KDE 3.2 better
> (which they probably will want to use later after an interim time with
> kroupware) and they want to gain a better understanding how free software
> is developed).
>
> Kalle, you may have a better perspective since you're longer involved -
> your view on this ?

Yes, would be good. I think I can get Egon Troles to give a talk. He's not 
exactly BSI, but knows very well what goes on there.

Kalle

>
> Assembling the installations there has also shown where the problems
> currently are in practical use with a bare Debian, so working from the
> bottom up here I may be able to give a good overview about the project
> together with someone from the BSI maybe. In particular it's
> interoperability issues where we could pick up some stuff and work that
> into the kcontrol center to support more features like fonts for gtk apps
> and setting their style to geramik :-)
>
> Ralf
>
> > Kalle, are you subscribed to novehrady at kde.org list?
> >
> >
> > Matthias
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------
> >
> > KDE Developers' Conference - Call for Papers
> > August 2xth to 2xth
> > Zamek, NovŽe Hrady, Czech Republic
> >
> >
> > Conference Program
> >
> > The KDE Developers' Conference is a meeting of worldwide KDE
> > gathers. It will start with two days of technical talks and end with a
> > three-day hacking session. Besides, there will be lots of time for
> > socializing.
> >
> > Do you have a particular expertise related to KDE programming that
> > could be useful for your fellow developers? Do you want to present a
> > particular programming pattern, a tool, a development strategy, or
> > anything else that helps KDE developers become more productive? Then
> > consider talking about it at the KDE Developers' Conference.
> >
> > We sollicit submissions for presentations from, but not restricted to
> > the following fields. Everything KDE-related will be considered.
> >
> > - Qt programming tricks
> > - kdelibs programming tricks
> > - DCOP development
> > - KParts development
> > - KOffice development
> > - aRts development
> > - programming tools
> > - programming patterns and development strategies
> > - project management issues
> > - internationalization
> > - documentation
> > - ...
> >
> >
> > Technical talks will be scheduled for 45 minutes talk and 15 minutes
> > Q&A. In some cases, it may be possible to occupy two slots for a total
> > talk time of 90 minutes. Please note this in your abstract if you
> > require this.
> >
> > There will also be room for short presentations of 15 minutes each,
> > and submissions for these are very welcome as well.
> >
> > Finally, BoF sessions can be announced in advance or planned on the
> > spot. A limited number of group rooms will be available for BoFs.
> >
> >
> > Submission Guidelines
> >
> >
> > Submissions will be accepted only electronically. Those proposing to
> > present papers should submit an abstract and a brief biography using a
> > form by email to nove-hrady-comittee at kde.org. The conference language
> > is English. The abstracts will be reviewed by the program committee
> > based on content, presentation and suitability for the event. Accepted
> > speakers will be notified and will be required to submit a written
> > paper of about ten pages (two to three pages for short presentations)
> > for inclusion in the conference proceedings. The papers must be in an
> > XML/DocBook format. Detailed guidelines will be provided to accepted
> > speakers. Submissions violating these rules or the formatting
> > guidelines may not be considered for publication.
> >
> >
> > Licensing of Accepted Papers
> >
> >
> > On acceptance, authors will be required to sign a Free Document
> > License that grants an unlimited, non-exclusive right to KDE e. V. and
> > its partners to publish the papers both in electronic form on CD-ROM
> > and the website and in paper form for the conference proceedings and
> > magazines. Your submission indicates that you agree to these
> > terms. Papers accompanied by non-disclosure agreement forms can not be
> > accepted, and will not be reviewed. Papers will be held in full
> > confidence during the reviewing process. Authors of accepted papers
> > will be encouraged to supply electronic versions of their papers, as
> > well as source code and raw data to help others replicate and better
> > understand their results.
> >
> >
> > Location
> >
> > The KDE Developers' Conference will take place at the Zamek ("Castle")
> > in Nove Hrady in the Northern part of the Czech Republic in Central
> > Europe. Nove Hrady cannot easily be reached by public transportations,
> > but a shuttle service will be provided from Prague-Ruzyne airport and
> > Prague Central Station.
> >
> >
> > Speaker Incentives and Financial Compensation
> >
> > The KDE Developers' Conference is run by KDE e.V., a non-profit
> > organizationof volunteering professionals and enthusiasts of free and
> > open-source software. We only have a limited budget for this
> > conference, and cannot generally pay travel expenses or any other
> > reimbursement or gratification to speakers. We can provide
> > accomodation and boarding at a very low price (expect about 15-20
> > Euros per day for full board and lodging, but don't expect luxury
> > accomodation), and the shuttle service from and to Prague will be free
> > of charge.
> >
> > KDE e.V. is solliciting donations from companies and individuals
> > towards this conference. These donations will be used both for running
> > the conference and for bursaries for delegates from other continents
> > and/or without income. These bursaries will be given according to the
> > following priorities:
> >
> > - Delegates with an accepted paper, no or low income and a residence
> > outside of Europe.
> > - Delegates with an accepted paper and no or low income.
> > - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership,
> > with no income and a residence outside of Europe.
> > - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership,
> > with no income.
> > - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership
> > with a residence outside of Europe.
> > - Delegates who are KDE e.V. members or have applied for membership.
> >
> > Please note that even if we can grant you a bursary, you will still be
> > expected to pay a part of trip yourself, as well as your boarding and
> > lodging.
> >
> > We are not able to pay any royalties for presenters.
> >
> >
> > Important Dates
> >
> >
> > Please submit your contributions no later than the indicated dates:
> >
> > Abstract submission deadline:
> > May 15, 2003
> >
> > Acceptance notification:
> > June 1, 2003
> >
> > Final papers due:
> > June 30, 2003
> >
> > all 23:59 UTC
> >
> >
> >
> > For the Program Comittee
> >
> > Matthias Kalle Dalheimer
> > President, KDE e.V.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > NoveHrady at mail.kde.org
> > http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/novehrady

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