August 2007
Convert your registration
Many of you have registered for the keynote only part of the Utah Open Source Conference. I’d like to offer to those of you interested in the rest of the conference to take the time this week and convert your registration.
Converting your registration is easy. Login to https://register.utosc.org/?Step=7 with the email address and confirmation code you were given. Update your information if you like and choose the option “Attend Full Conference”.
An email was recently sent informing you of this option and if you can find that email, you’ll also be able to determine how to get into the full conference for a measly $40 total. The price does jump to $55 at the end of this week, so register soon!
With over 30 presentations, opportunities for glorious swag and networking opportunities with others right here in Utah, why not sign up today. In fact, all proceeds from the conference go toward promoting open source in Utah and overall growth of the Utah Open Source communities at large.
If you haven’t already, sign up today: https://register.utosc.org. Get your discount codes from SIG leadership and get in for only $55. More information is available at our website, http://www.utosc.org.
See you all there.
Cheers,
Clint Savage
Founder, Utah Open Source Conference
Posted by Clint Savage on August 29, 2007 in Conference, Events, Keynotes, Membership, Registration
Utah Open Source Conference - Early bird registration ends this Saturday!
Utah Open Source Conference 2007 nears. Only two weeks left and we’re getting really excited!
Discounted registration is available through Saturday, August 25, 2007.
Register today to get the discounted rate of $199 (or $40 if you contact your SIG Leadership today!)
For more information visit:
http://www.utosc.org
SCHEDULE
Come check out the schedule. Its being updated daily, many presentations are are available, more to come.
The schedule is available at http://www.utosc.org/schedule.
Posted by Clint Savage on August 24, 2007 in Conference, Events, Membership, News, Registration
Birds of a Feather Session - The Smart Electric Grid
An exciting new BoF session (http://www.utosc.org/bofs/) has been added to the docket for the Utah Open Source Conference 2007. I invite anyone who’d like to contribute to this amazing project to read on!
The organizer of the session is not a programmer, but an economics professor at the University of Utah. He is involved as stakeholder in Governor Huntsman’s Climate Change Initiative. He is planning to present the governor a proposal which not only leads to energy savings and pollution reduction but also turns Utah into a major player in an emerging technology. This proposal is only feasible if it has the buy-in of the open source community. The Utah Open Source conference is a good platform to get feedback from the Open Source community about these ideas.
The point is that we can make a difference in Utah and this amazing idea is being discussed at the Utah Open Source Conference! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to discuss open source techniques that may change the way we run our electricity!
Read more about the Smart Electric Grid Birds of a Feather session.
Posted by Clint Savage on August 24, 2007 in BoFs, Conference, Events, News
Thursday Evening Keynote Added - Matt Asay - Utah Open Source Conference
If you’ve never heard of Matt Asay, you are in for a treat. For those of you who signed up *just* for the free keynote, this one is now included for free as well. Come one come all and enjoy the opening night keynotes.
Matt Asay will present on the following topic.
Open source at home: Making Utah a center for open-source innovation
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Time: 6:00PM - 6:45PM
Overview
Utah has been trying for years to become a technology center that could compete with Austin, Boston, and the Bay Area. We have failed. Abysmally.
In large part, we have failed because we opted for the hardest route: convincing companies to move to Utah or set up significant operations in the state. In so doing, the state has overlooked a wealth of talent that already resides in Utah, but contributes to the software ecosystem in open-source fashion, rather than channeling it through a corporation.
Utah’s best chance at technology relevance is to focus on open source, one individual at a time. In this presentation, I will trace the necessary steps to making Utah the home from open-source innovation, and how this will help our overall technology economy.
About Matt
Matt Asay co-founded Novell’s Linux Business Office in 2002 and was an early agitator and architect for the company’s shift to open source. In 2003 Asay founded the Open Source Business Conference, the industry’s premier open source strategy event, and has served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Thomas Weisel Venture Partners, focusing on open source investment opportunities.
Asay earned his Juris Doctorate degree at Stanford Law School, spending two of his three years studying software licensing and innovation, and specifically the GNU General Public License, under Professor Larry Lessig. He also holds Masters and Bachelors degrees from the University of Kent (Canterbury, UK) and Brigham Young University, respectively.
Posted by Clint Savage on August 24, 2007 in Conference, Events, Keynotes, News
Utah Open Source Conference 2007: An Update
Utah Open Source Conference 2007 nears. Only 24 days remain until the conference begins. Registration is available on-line:
For more information visit:
http://www.utosc.org
SCHEDULE
Come check out the schedule. Its being updated daily, many presentations are are now available, more to come.
The schedule is available at http://www.utosc.org/schedule/.
FREE KEYNOTE
An additional Keynote has been added to the Free Keynote, Thursday, September 6. Matt Asay, Vice President Business Development of Alfresco will be presenting the opening Keynote at 6pm that evening.
This keynote is part of the Utah Open Source Conference 2007. Those who registered for the free Keynote will be able to get into this Keynote as well. Dinner will be served ($10 donation requested) starting at 5pm and go until the food is gone.
10 no obligation seats remain! We already have 100+ at the opening evening and more than 70 for the full conference. Come and network with your friends and make new ones. Come and talk with business owners who are trying to learn about Open Source. Come sign up for the full conference, registration will be available.
Registration is required to attend the Keynotes or the Full Conference. Discount codes are available for full conference sessions. Contact the group leadership today!
Registration is available at https://register.utosc.org. Discount and free registration information can be found at http://www.utosc.org/register
LOGINS
Many of you have expressed interest in coming to the full conference after already chosen the “Free Keynote” option. In the next day or so, you will be able to login to the registration site and update your choices.
BOFs
A BoF session, an informal meet-up at conferences, where the attendees group together based on a shared interest and carry out discussions without any pre-planned agenda.
Two Approved (so far)
Smart Electric Grid - Friday, September 7, 2007 - 5:10PM
GPG Key Signing at the Geek Lunch - Friday, September 7, 2007 - 12:10PM
More are sure to come. Do you have something you think the community would like to hear about? Something that you don’t really have an agenda for, but would like to discuss? We’re sure you do, submit them to bofs@utos.org.
UTAH OPEN SOURCE AWARDS
Who’s done amazing things in your part of the Open Source world? Utah Open Source would like to recognize individuals for dedication, innovation, leadership and outstanding contribution to open source in Utah.
They’ll get peer and business recognition (and some goodies to boot), as well as jealousy from friends and appreciation from colleagues as well. Send your nominations to awards@utos.org.
Time: Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 6:45PM
EVENTS
Utah Open Source Conference 2007 is planning some fun events during the conference. Here is a list of a few we’re planning.
Guru Labs Troubleshooting Challenge
Test your troubleshooting skills at the Guru Labs Troubleshooting Challenge. A sample of some of the more common troubleshooting problems found in the world will test your brain and skills.
These are tried and true troubleshooting problems that many a sysadmin have overcome. All of the troubleshooting problems are provided from the GL314 course at Guru Labs.
There will be two contests, one on Friday night and one on Saturday night, winner of each contest will receive free admission GL275 course at Guru Labs Training. Prizes will be available for runners-up as well.
Linux/Unix Distribution Throw Down
Come participate in a open discussion comparing the positives and negatives of each of the open source operating systems. Some may not be represented, so if you want to defend your favorite, make sure to attend. If you don’t know much about the distributions, this is your chance to come and learn.
This discussion will have a moderator to keep the topics from getting out of hand. We want a fun, civilized yet entertaining event.
Time: Friday, September 7, 2007 at 3:30PM
Programming Language Throw Down
Come participate in a open discussion comparing the positives and negatives of each of the open source programming languages. Some may not be represented, so if you want to defend your favorite, make sure to attend. If you don’t know much about the a particular programming language, this is your chance to come and learn.
This discussion will have a moderator to keep the topics from getting out of hand. We want a fun, civilized yet entertaining event.
Time: Saturday, September 7, 2007 at 3:30PM
http://www.utosc.org/register/
Posted by Clint Savage on August 14, 2007 in Events, Meetings, News
Birds of a Feather sessions at Utah Open Source Conference 2007
The idea of a BoF (Birds of a Feather) get together is to get people of like minds together.
Its time for you to suggest a BoF session for the Utah Open Source Conference 2007. Some simple ideas might be organizing user group recruiting (there will be a lot of prospects there), GPG key signing party, programming together, etc.
Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions are going to be run on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7 at the end of the day.
Have a look around the community and think of something you think others might also like to discuss during the Utah Open Source Conference.
Send ideas to bofs@utos.org
Posted by Clint Savage on August 2, 2007 in Events, Meetings, Membership, News
Utah Open Source Awards - Honoring those who contribute to open source in Utah
Utah Open Source is a non-profit interested in the growth of open source and free software in our community. The Utah Open Source motto, ‘by, for and about Utah’, is focused on helping business and community members succeed while using free and open source technology.
Because of the great community we have, Utah Open Source wants to honor those in the open source community who’ve made a difference this year. Whether it be a community growth, development, business applications (or anything else you can think of). Submit them to us, we want to hear what the community thinks.
Submissions can be sent to: awards@utos.org
Utah Open Source is dedicated to improving the community. Recognizing excellence in our community is just one way that Utah Open Source is giving back.
Come and see the other ways Utah Open Source is giving back at the Utah Open Source Conference 2007. You can see if your vote helped propel someone to stardom in our community!
The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2007 between the keynotes by Matt Asay and Bruce Perens.
Posted by Clint Savage on August 1, 2007 in Events, Meetings, Membership, News