CFP - draft

Sat Apr 12 22:13:19 CEST 2003

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On Saturday 12 April 2003 21:06, Matthias Kalle Dalheimer wrote:
> 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.

I thought of Wilfried Kister and/or Mr. Fuhrberg - they are both in the 
executive planning and rollout working with us. Mr. Kister is going to get a 
course probably by me how we work at KDE and how to send in patches first to 
get a CVS account if those work :-)

Ralf
>
> 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.
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > NoveHrady mailing list
> > > NoveHrady at mail.kde.org
> > > http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/novehrady

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