Presentations
Introduction to fully open source alternative for MongoDB. Show how easily you can replace expensive and vendor-locked-in MongoDB services using PostgreSQL in the Kubernetes cluster + FerretDB.
Per-CPU variables are widely used in the Linux kernel to reduce contention of atomics and locks in large scale systems. This makes them an attractive API to use from Rust, but exposing this API requires interacting with all levels of the kernel stack: from the build system and linker all the way to arch-specific optimizations and runtime allocation of new per-CPU variables. This talk is intended for an audience that is broadly familiar with kernel primatives and synchronization issues but entirely new to Rust.
Do you want to build your own cloud in your homelab? Or just have a way to simulate a cloud environment on your laptop for development and testing? MicroCloud is the right choice for that. A MicroCloud is a lightweight, open source cloud built with security and automation in mind. They are deployed with only one command, without the need for specialist knowledge.
As Linux users, we often install Linux for friends and family, but many struggle with updates, packaging quirks, and system maintenance—leaving you to fix issues and them frustrated. Instead of simply suggesting they get a Chromebook, what if we could create a similar experience with NixOS? My Nixbook project delivers automatic updates, easy Flatpak app installs, and sane defaults for everyday users. In this talk, I’ll share how I built it and made it work flawlessly.
Members of the newly formed University of California network of OSPOs will discuss how partner campuses are aiming to expand the reach of research and education efforts within the UC system by leveraging open source and the expertise of all our campuses. In particular, this session will focus on how campus OSPOs can help spread innovation and knowledge to their surrounding communities. They will also address how universities can work with open source communities to expand their communities and improve project sustainability.
In this talk, we will explore what metrics are available to look at communities. By leveraging these metrics, participants will gain insights into community health, engagement levels, and the overall effectiveness of support strategies. Join us to discover how data-driven approaches can enhance our efforts in building and sustaining vibrant open-source ecosystems. We will take a look at metrics from the OpenInfra communities and have an open conversation with the audience about what we’re seeing. We will field questions live and dive into the data together.
Open-access communications platforms on the Internet have made building social capital more critical than ever for connected digital citizens. Focusing on the Discord platform, this presentation explains the effectiveness of its features in making community building and social capital accessible for users. As online communities continue to rise in popularity and usage, digital leadership becomes ever more important and valuable. Join Alex Moral to learn more about key principles in building social capital online, starting a community from scratch and becoming a digital leader.
Nix is a powerful build system that enhances and simplifies software development workflows. 'Linux from Scratch' is a well-known guide to building a customized Linux operating system from source, designed for gaining a deeper understanding Linux system internals. In this talk, we will share the journey of using Nix to build Linux from Scratch, as well as the challenges faced, insights gained, and epiphanies discovered along the way.
Delve into the often-overlooked aspect of open source hiring: the candidate experience. Discover how open source companies can elevate candidate experience to drive reputation, community advocacy, and future hires. This talk covers key strategies in automation, transparency, and policy, giving hiring teams actionable steps to create a standout candidate experience.
This workshop will address the toughest issues. Do you freeze up during interviews? How do you know when a job offer is the right one? What do you do if you have been out of work for a long time? Need help understanding how to negotiate? This training is in a group environment to offer maximum support and feedback.