Education Leftovers (FOSS Context)
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Eerie Linux ☛ EuroBSDCon 2024 report (1/2) – arrival & tutorial days
This year EuroBSDCon took place in Dublin and I was fortunate enough to go to the conference for the third time in a row. I’ve met a couple of newcomers and of course a lot of (by now) familiar faces. Thinking of it, it’s crazy how quickly you turn from the newbie to a regular if you wish to! Last year I wrote that the obvious “upgrade” for me would be to become a speaker instead of a regular attendee next. When the call for papers opened earlier this year I simply gave it a try and submitted a proposal. It was accepted and I decided to just do it.
Like in the previous years I’ll provide a comprehensive report both for people who know EuroBSDCon but couldn’t make it this year and especially for people who have never been to it and like to get an impression of what it’s like. To that end I’ll try to also provide some insights about how things work for speakers. Perhaps you’re also considering attending next year in Zagrab, Croatia?
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Jamie Brandon ☛ What is the point of an online conference?
I've been thinking a lot about this in preparation for the next HYTRADBOI.
My experience of online conferences has mostly been underwhelming. They typically borrow the form and structure of an in-person conference without considering whether those still make sense online, and whether the goals of an online conference should even be the same as an in-person conference.
The most important function of in-person conferences is meeting people. A regular conference can turn a collection of disparate groups into a community. I've met life-long friends at conferences, but never online, and I don't think online conferences can serve this function well. (You can make friends online, but it tends to happen through repeated interactions in a persistent scene rather than during a single ephemeral event.)
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Manton Reece ☛ The return of Austin's IndieWeb Meetup
We’ll meet at Mozart’s Coffee on the first Wednesday of each month. 7pm. As the weather cools off, we’ll likely be at a table outside. No big agenda, just sharing what you’re interested in, what you’ve done for your own website, thoughts on the fediverse, or discussing current tech news.
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Arduino ☛ Introducing Arduino Academy: your path to becoming an Arduino-Certified Engineer begins!
Want to upgrade your skills and become a certified Arduino engineer? Welcome to the Arduino Academy, the go-to platform for hands-on, interactive learning designed to prepare you for the future of technology. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your career, the Academy offers cutting-edge courses that will give you a competitive edge leveraging the leading open-source ecosystem in the world.
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Michał Sapka ☛ Upcoming books by Michael Lucas
Our favorite footnote writer is currently preparing two technical books, which you can pre-order: [...]