LXDE & LXQt - The Classic Desktop Environments After 12 Years DebConf Videos 2026-09-20 | LXDE & LXQt - The Classic Desktop Environments After 12 Years
Meet the Community Team DebConf Videos 2024-02-09 | by Andrew M A CaterAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/CaterWe are the Debian Community Team. Amongst our weapons are secrecy, skulking in corners, humiliating developers and being difficult to all comers - or that's what some people would have you believe. We're not quite like that - here's an explanation of who we are and what we do.Room: main
Testing, A journey from Kernel testing to testing Debian unstable DebConf Videos 2024-02-08 | by Sudip MukherjeeAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/MukherjeeTesting is an integral part of the software lifecycle. For software which are in continuous development it's even more important to have regular testing so that any bugs or errors can be detected early. In this talk, I will present how I started testing the Linux Kernel in a personal capacity and the status of Kernel testing that is now being done as part of Codethink. I will also present how that testing infrastructure has evolved to test Debian Sid on a RPI4 from a CI pipeline and the problems we had to overcome.Room: main
Meet the Release Team DebConf Videos 2024-02-07 | by Paul GeversAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/GeversIn this session the Release Team will report on the ideas generated and the work done during the Cambridge sprint. The session also gives the audience an opportunity to ask questions related to the work of the Release Team.Room: main
Updates DebConf Videos 2024-02-06 | by Steve McIntyreAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/UpdatesStart of SundayRoom: main
tag2upload - uploads, made automatically and fully traceably, from git DebConf Videos 2024-02-05 | by Ian JacksonAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/JacksonUploading to Debian is a complicated and balky business involving tarballs, patches, and arcane runes. tag2upload is a scheme to help improve this - maintainers simply sign a suitable git tag, which is much more convenient for them, and a robot automatically, reliably, and traceably, builds the source package and uploads it to the Debian archive.Room: main
Long Term Support starts in unstable DebConf Videos 2024-02-04 | by Roberto C. Sánchezby Santiago Ruano RincónAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/SanchezWhile Debian LTS is in many respects a distinct effort/project separate from other aspects of the Debian project, it is also true that Long Term Support really begins in unstable. This talk will consider ways in which maintainers of packages can make package maintenance choices in unstable that will result in a better and smoother experience for those who use and maintain packages throughout the five years after the initial Debian release. This talk will also touch on ways in which the LTS maintenance team is prepared to assist maintainers of packages in unstable.Room: main
CHERI and Morello - Arming systems with hardware-enforced memory safety capabilities DebConf Videos 2024-02-03 | by Jessica ClarkeAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/Clarke1988 saw the Morris worm exploit a buffer overflow in fingerd, yet 35 years later unsafe C and C++ remain ubiquitous, with Microsoft reporting in 2019 that around 70% of their vulnerabilities are memory safety errors, and Google reporting the same for Chrome in 2020. CHERI is a research project at the University of Cambridge and SRI International, in collaboration with industry, that seeks to address such vulnerabilities at the hardware level, and Morello is a prototype architecture, SoC and development board developed by Arm that brings CHERI to a variant of the Armv8.2-A architecture. In this talk I’ll give an overview of how CHERI works, its interactions with C and C++, what software we have running on top of it, and a short demo.Room: main
Adventures in bootloading - How the SteamOS bootloader works (and why it works that way) DebConf Videos 2024-02-02 | by Vivek Das MohapatraAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/DasmohapatraHow the SteamOS bootloader works (and why it works that way)Room: main
Lightning talks (Saturday) DebConf Videos 2024-02-01 | by Helmut Grohneby Edlira Nanoby Carles Pina i EstanyAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/lightningLightning talksRoom: main
Using Debian on mobile phones (BoF) DebConf Videos 2024-01-30 | by Arnaud FerrarisAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/FerrarisOver the past few years, readily-available Linux-first phones have allowed important developments the mobile Linux community. This also triggered an effort to improve Debian's support for those devices, within both Debian (through the DebianOnMobile team) and its close derivative Mobian. During this session, we will first go through the current state of mobile Debian, present the work of the DebianOnMobile team and expose the remaining pain points and problems we're facing. This short presentation will be followed by an open discussion regarding how we can better support mobile devices in Debian.Room: main
Hardware enablement in Debian: the Thinkpad X13s experience DebConf Videos 2024-01-29 | by Emanuele RoccaAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/RoccaThe talk will go through the steps needed to enable new hardware in Debian. In increasing order of difficulty, we will see how to enable new kernel modules, modify the Installer, build custom Live Images and CDs.Room: main
PAC and BTI in Debian, what are they and why should I care? DebConf Videos 2024-01-28 | by Steve CapperAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/CapperWe have recently enabled Pointer Authentication (PAC) and Branch Target Identifiers (BTI) in Debian Sid. These are two Arm architectural features that aim to improve security. In this talk I intend to introduce PAC and BTI architecturally, explain how they are used by software, show how we've enabled them in Debian, and give some hints on how to debug issues caught by PAC and BTI (should they arise!).Room: main
Welcome to Cambridge! DebConf Videos 2024-01-27 | by Steve McIntyreAt: MiniDebConf Cambridge 2023wiki.debian.org/DebianEvents/gb/2023/MiniDebConfCambridge/WelcomeWelcome talk and housekeepingRoom: main
Closing Ceremony DebConf Videos 2024-01-13 | by Akash SanthoshAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/25-closing-ceremonySome final statistics and goodbye to Kochi.Thank you all for coming to DebConf23!Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 18:00:00
DebConf 24 BoF & DebConf 25: In your city? DebConf Videos 2024-01-12 | by Abhijith PAby Anupa Ann Josephby Carina Tureby Daniel Langeby Raju Devidasby Sruthi Chandranby Stefano Riveraby Tzafrir CohenAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/24-debconf-24-bof-debconf-25-in-your-cityWe have the fine tradition of having DebConf N share their experiences with DebConf N+1. The DebConf committee will also be present and we invite a core member of every team to come around and help with the knowledge transfer.The session will begin with a DebConf23 presentation.Also session to discuss possible locations for DebConf25!We have no official bids for DebConf25, yet.If you're interested in hosting DebConf in your city, this is the time to come and present your ideas. They don't need to be fully fleshed out, but the more detail you have, the more useful discussion we can have.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 16:30:00
Live Demos & Lightning Talks DebConf Videos 2024-01-11 | by Nattie Mayer-HutchingsAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/51-live-demos-lightning-talksLive Demos, 10 minutes each, to show off recent work.Lightning talks, five minutes each, on anything related to Debian or Free Sofrware.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 15:30:00
Ruby team BoF DebConf Videos 2024-01-10 | by Lucas Kanashiroby Utkarsh GuptaAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/62-ruby-team-bofThis is the annual Debian Ruby team BoF. This is time we would gather together to discuss the work we’ve done so far and the work that needs to be done.Besides that, this meeting will be used to discuss other activities that are going on within the team, like new workflows, what’s working and what’s not, and etcetera.And lastly, we’d decide the logistics of the next possible sprints :)Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 11:30:00
debian.social BoF DebConf Videos 2024-01-09 | by Jonathan Carterby Rhonda D'Vineby Stefano RiveraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/22-debiansocial-bofA meetup of the [debian.social](https://wiki.debian.org/Teams/DebianSocial) team.How are things going?What next?Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-17 11:30:00
The year of Linux On Desktop^WMobile DebConf Videos 2024-01-08 | by Evangelos Ribeiro TzarasAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/61-the-year-of-linux-on-desktopwmobileThe last few years saw the rise/rebirth of "Linux on Mobile", that is devices capable of running (close to) mainline Linux kernels and userspace applications that you are familiar with from your desktops, laptops and servers. This talk will include a brief history, an overview of available hardware options as well as talk about (Debian based) distributions and the overall software ecosystem.I will examine some of the available hardware and software options and spotlight the Debian based distributions that exist today. This talk should help you answer the eternal question of "Is it daily driveable?" for yourself. To achieve that I will share my experiences relying on these sort of devices during the last three years. My phone(s) run(s) [phosh](https://phosh.mobi), a touch-friendly graphical shell for mobile devices built around GNOME technologies, on the Debian based systems [PureOS](pureos.net) and [Mobian](mobian.org)Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 11:30:00
Live Coding for art, sound and visuals DebConf Videos 2024-01-07 | by Joenio Marques da Costaby Valessio BritoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/58-live-coding-for-art-sound-and-visualsThis is a call to people interested on live coding (to produce sound and visuals) to meet and discuss the topic Live Coding on Debian. This is the 2nd BoF on this topic, last year we have done the 1st BoF at DebConf22, and now we would like to advance on this topic to bring more people interested on Live Coding and people interested on collaboration to improve Live Coding tools on Debian.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 10:30:00
Debian.net team BoF DebConf Videos 2024-01-06 | by Jonathan Carterby Stefano RiveraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/21-debiannet-team-bofA meetup of the [debian.net](https://wiki.debian.org/Teams/DebianNet) infrastructure team.What's the current state of the service?What should we be improving?Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-17 10:30:00
Debian Experience & Outreachy Project: Improve yarn package manager integration with Debian. DebConf Videos 2024-01-02 | by Israel Galadimaby Michael IkwuegbuAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/73-debian-experience-outreachy-project-improve-yarn-package-manager-integration-with-debianThis talk gives an overview of our Debian experience, and insight into our Debian project for the Outreachy May 2022 internship.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-17 10:30:00
Map Kerala Initiative DebConf Videos 2024-01-01 | by Manoj KaringamadathilAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/68-map-kerala-initiativeStory of Map Kerala Initiative (A Gateway to Your Geospatial Map Data of Kerala) map.opendatakerala.org an opendata portal powered by Wikidata and OpenStreetMap.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 18:30:00
Localization of Mobile Linux DebConf Videos 2023-12-31 | by Arun Mani Jby Evangelos Ribeiro Tzarasby Suraj Kumar MahtoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/107-localization-of-mobile-linuxLinux for mobile is drawing much interest thanks to projects like Mobian, Phosh etc. As with any other open source project, to make a software more comfortable for the users, we have to make it adapt to their environment.Localization and internalization is one of the primary tasks in the regard that lets users feel more comfortable with a software. In this BoF, we would like to give an introduction to the mobile ecosystem of Linux and how users can help us in localizing it to their favorite language.We also wish to talk about incorporation of Indian languages in the mobile Linux projects, their current status and the specific areas that need help from the diverse Indian Linux community.Our talk will also cover about libvarnam [1], an open source, cross platform transliterator for Indian languages. The need for libvarnam is to improve the user experience for users who don't have the keyboard for their respective language.1 - github.com/varnamproject/libvarnamRoom: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 18:00:00
Debian Brasil BoF DebConf Videos 2023-12-30 | by Carlos Henrique Lima MelaraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/29-debian-brasil-bofA meeting for Brazilian contributors to make plans for the next year regarding Debian in our country. Discuss what we have done since Debconf 22, assess our successes and where we can improve.Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 18:00:00
Introduction to Proxmox Virtual Environment for home labs and beyond DebConf Videos 2023-12-29 | by Chirag SukhalaAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/53-introduction-to-proxmox-virtual-environment-for-home-labs-and-beyondProxmox VE is built upon Debian and is a complete, open-source server management platform for enterprise virtualization. It tightly integrates the KVM hypervisor and Linux Containers (LXC), software-defined storage and networking functionality, on a single platform. With the integrated web-based user interface you can manage VMs and containers, and so on with ease.We will get familiar with Proxmox VE, its Pros and Cons, and use cases in home lab and beyond.This is useful for anyone who want to dive into world of homelabs, self-host VMs, Data Centers and management of these all.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 18:00:00
Local Groups BoF DebConf Videos 2023-12-28 | by Nattie Mayer-HutchingsAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/75-local-groups-bofThe annual gathering to discuss local Debian groupsRoom: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 16:30:00
The New Architecture for Printing and Scanning on Debian DebConf Videos 2023-12-27 | by Till KamppeterAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/42-the-new-architecture-for-printing-and-scanning-on-debianWith the background of all modern printers being driverless IPP printers (self-advertising network printers, AirPrint, Mopria, IPP Everywhere ...) and the standard job format being PDF and not PostScript any more for years we will have changes in the architecture of the printing stack.From the [3.x series](ftp.pwg.org/pub/pwg/liaison/openprinting/presentations/cups-plenary-may-2023.pdf) on ([release end-2024](openprinting.github.io/OpenPrinting-News-May-2023/#cups-3x-release-postponed)) [CUPS](openprinting.github.io/cups) will not support classic printer drivers consisting of PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files and filter executables any more but go totally IPP (Internet Printing Protocol), supporting only driverless IPP printers. To not drop support for legacy printers the drivers are now provided as [Printer Applications](openprinting.github.io/current/#printer-applications), software emulators of IPP printers.As many driverless IPP printers are multi-function devices with a built-in scanner, we got also standards for driverless scanning, via IPP itself or via eSCL, making the scanners in such printers also just work and especially give us the possibility to have Printer Applications support the full multi-function devices or even create Scanner Applications as new format of distributing scanner drivers.And this also has impact on the desktop user interfaces, printer setup tools and print dialogs, as we do not have permanent CUPS queues with driver filter and PPD any more but instead, IPP print services for which CUPS auto-creates a temporary queue on demand. So we list IPP services and not queues now and printer setup tools find and install Printer Applications and lead us to the web admin interfaces of the IPP services.In this talk an introduction to the New Architecture is given and how it affects the Debian distribution, especially also printer setup tools and print dialogs and also the differences between the Debian distribution only containing Debian packages and the Ubuntu distribution (23.10+) using the [Snaps](snapcraft.io/publisher/openprinting) of CUPS and the Printer Applications.This way right after the Bookworm release and in the beginning of the new cycle the Debian developer community will be informed about all printing- and scanning-related changes which have to get taken into account.And right before this DebConf, on the [Opportunity Open Source](events.canonical.com/e/mandi2023) in the IIT Mandi, on September 8, we will have the [OpenPrinting Roadmap Sprint 2023](events.canonical.com/event/35/program) where we are planning our work for the next 12 months. The outcomes will be covered by this talk, too.[OpenPrinting](http://www.openprinting.org/): [About us](openprinting.github.io/about-us), [News and Events](openprinting.github.io/news)Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 16:30:00
New Member BOF DebConf Videos 2023-12-26 | by Enrico Ziniby Jonathan McDowellby Jonathan Wiltshireby Mattia Rizzoloby Nicolas Dandrimontby Santiago Ruano RincónAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/70-new-member-bofDebian Account Managers, New Member Front Desk members, Application Managers, Applicants and everyone interested can join in a discussion about how the New Member process works and how it can be made betterRoom: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 16:00:00
Meet (part of) the Ubuntu Server team DebConf Videos 2023-12-25 | by Athos Ribeiroby Lucas Kanashiroby Sergio Durigan JuniorAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/37-meet-part-of-the-ubuntu-server-teamThe Ubuntu Server team is one of the core teams from the Ubuntu distribution, and is responsible for maintaining server-related packages. In this talk, you will have the opportunity to meet three of its members who also happen to be active Debian contributors. Come talk to us, learn what we do and how we aim to improve the relationship between the team (and Ubuntu in general) and Debian.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 16:00:00
Live Coding tools on Debian: How to install and setup DebConf Videos 2023-12-15 | by Joenio Marques da Costaby Mari MouraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/57-live-coding-tools-on-debian-how-to-install-and-setup**Important: Please, bring your headphones.**This workshop is focused on Live Coding tools on Debian, the goal is to help the participants on how to install and setup Live Coding tools, like, Tidal Cycles, Sonic Pi, Hydra, SuperCollider, csound, puredata, Jack audio, PipeWire, and others.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 15:30:00
Debian Contributors shake-up DebConf Videos 2023-12-14 | by Enrico Ziniby Tássia Camões AraújoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/66-debian-contributors-shake-upThe Debian Contributors Website turns 10 this year, and keeping the data sources that feed it up to date is still an open issue. This can be a BoF/QA/hack session on the website, corresponding wiki & salsa, as well as an effort to get teams involved into the data mining task. For everyone that cares about giving proper credit for Debian contributions of all kinds: come along and help!Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 15:30:00
Bits from Brazil DebConf Videos 2023-12-13 | by Paulo Henrique de Lima SantanaAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/28-bits-from-brazilI brief report about what Debian community have done in Brazil during 2023. We have organized events such as MiniDebConf Brasília, Bookworm Release Party and Debian Day to celebrate 30 years of Debian. I will show some numbers from Brazilian Localization Team and activities organized by us. What are the plans to 2024.Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 12:00:00
Chiselled containers DebConf Videos 2023-12-12 | by Pushkar Kulkarniby Vladimir PetkoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/87-chiselled-containersDistroless container images are ultra-small images that only include an application and its runtime dependencies without additional libraries or utilities. They have a smaller footprint and attack surface but require additional effort to identify dependencies and build the distroless image. Chisel is a new tool that automates building distroless containers from Ubuntu. It uses a library of reusable slices - specific file subsets of the Debian packages for creating ultra-small runtime file systems.We will provide an overview of the tool and its configuration, demonstrate the tool in action, and talk about the challenges of building a chiselled image for a complex runtime such as Java.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 12:00:00
Usability Report for the Debian Installation Process DebConf Videos 2023-12-11 | by Anthony Nadeauby Giuliana Bouzonby Tássia Camões AraújoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/99-usability-report-for-the-debian-installation-processMy talk explains the process and the results from a usability test of the Debian installer. The goal of this test was to find out how usable the installer is for a variety of users with different levels of experience. In the report, we compared the installation process with other popular distributions (Tails, Ubuntu, and Fedora) and with the Calamares Installer from a Bookworm live image. We aimed to use the results of the study to establish in what ways the Debian installer as well as related Debian documentation could be improved to give users a better experience.This talk covers the different sections of installing Debian, such as, downloading the ISO, the steps to verify it, flashing a USB key, and the actual process of installation that follows. It also uncovers the different challenges encountered by users.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 11:30:00
The Docker(.io) ecosystem in Debian DebConf Videos 2023-12-10 | by Lucas KanashiroAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/64-the-dockerio-ecosystem-in-debianSince the emergence of the modern containers idea, Docker has been the go-to technology to many users, not just to run and manage containers, but also to build images, share them, and manage the entire lifecycle of container instances. Docker has become an important tool in the daily work of developers, sysadmins and DevOps engineers. Many of those users have been using third-party Docker packages instead of using the packages we provide in Debian. Analyzing this situation and understanding where we can improve is key to keep Debian relevant for them.We, as the Debian community, need to always try to provide what our users are in need. Are we providing everything needed by our users considering the Docker ecosystem? Is there a way to improve the Docker user experience? In this talk, we are going to present the work that has been done so far, some problems, and discuss what we could do to keep improving this ecosystem in Debian.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 11:30:00
Python BoF DebConf Videos 2023-12-09 | by Matthias Kloseby Piotr Ożarowskiby Stefano RiveraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/27-python-bofThe annual Python Team BoF at DebConf! During this session we will discuss Python’s future in Debian and how people can help.Whether you’re just using Python, or you would like to be involved in the Debian Python Team, this BoF is for you!Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 10:30:00
Debian Diversity BoF DebConf Videos 2023-12-08 | by Rhonda D'VineAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/88-debian-diversity-bofLet's sit together once again and check in with respect how we are doing, what we can improve on, and what are potential issues, geopolitical, but also with respect to global right collaborating and bringing forth talking points against diversity as a whole and the threats it might bring towards our community, tooRoom: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-16 10:30:00
Intro to SecureDrop, a sort-of Linux distro DebConf Videos 2023-12-07 | by Kunal MehtaAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/39-intro-to-securedrop-a-sort-of-linux-distro[SecureDrop](securedrop.org) is an open source whistleblower submission system built on top of Ubuntu/Debian/Tails. Originally created by the late Aaron Swartz, it's now managed by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and deployed in newsrooms across the globe.This talk will give an overview of the SecureDrop project, starting with the unique attributes like mandatory self-hosting, minimal metdata retention and encryption at rest. We'll especially cover the interactions with Debian, including our struggles and successes with reproducible builds and (ab)uses of Debian packaging for our own benefit. Then we can examine at how it's sort-of a Linux distro in that we manage our own kernel, installer, APT repos, etc., but don't have the full infrastructure that proper distros do (e.g. no ISOs) and the pros and cons of adopting such an approach.Finally we'll look at where the project is headed in the future, including the SecureDrop Workstation project built on top of Qubes OS and Debian and next-generation server setup.The intended audience is Debian contributors and other open source developers. Debian contributors should leave with a better understanding how Debian is used to build open source platforms that contribute to the public good. The audience should also have a sense of where the project is going and what potential contribution opportunities exist.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-16 10:30:00
DebConf committee BoF DebConf Videos 2023-12-06 | by Antonio Terceiroby Nattie Mayer-Hutchingsby Sruthi Chandranby Stefano RiveraAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/6-debconf-committee-bofMeet the DebConf committee. See and hear us discussing this years and next years' DebConf.Give us feedback and ask for improvements.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-15 18:00:00
use Perl; # Annual meeting of the Debian Perl Group DebConf Videos 2023-12-01 | by Joenio Marques da Costaby intrigeriAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/85-use-perl-annual-meeting-of-the-debian-perl-groupThe pkg-perl team will again take the opportunity to meet in person for discussing current topics and planning future work.Items for discussion and work are collected at [wiki.debian.org/Teams/DebianPerlGroup/OpenTasks](wiki.debian.org/Teams/DebianPerlGroup/OpenTasks "wiki.debian.org/Teams/DebianPerlGroup/OpenTasks")Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-15 18:00:00
Isar - Building Images with the Power of Debian DebConf Videos 2023-11-28 | by Baurzhan Ismagulovby Tobias SchaffnerAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/45-isar-building-images-with-the-power-of-debianSiemens and other companies heavily rely on Debian for a wide range of products. To streamline the process of building and maintaining images for these products, we utilize a tool called Isar. Isar allows for the use of Debian binary packages and facilitates creation of custom packages from source, providing a unique combination of stability and customization.By leveraging Debian's robustness, security fixes and updates, product builders benefit from a solid foundation. At the same time, Isar offers the flexibility to tailor solutions to specific requirements, such as building custom kernels or including patches that are not yet upstream.During this session, we will introduce Isar and showcase its advantages through successful projects that have embraced its capabilities. We will demonstrate how this approach scales effectively by using layers that abstract common bases across products. Furthermore, we will highlight the improved Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines achieved by leveraging the new caching capabilities of Isar, enabling the rapid building of complete bootable images for various architectures within minutes.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-15 18:00:00
A Guided Tour to Debian Installer Development DebConf Videos 2023-11-27 | by Alper Nebi YasakAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/97-a-guided-tour-to-debian-installer-developmentDebian Installer is a very complex project with many parts. In a sense, it is an almost-independent OS that is being maintained by the installer team inside the Debian archive. Its code organization, build processes, compile-time and run-time modularity, user interfaces, translations, the install process itself... Every piece involved has its own idiosyncrasies due to its age and the constraints under which it was designed to work.It's a marvel, but it's showing its age. There's a massive learning curve of understanding the existing legacy, and the requirement to not break it. There's the issue of not having enough developer time and attention for development, let alone reviewing others' work and mentoring them. As a result, it appears that most often things move very slowly if they do at all.I think the current state isn't really sustainable, and that bringing more Developer attention to the installer is the key to avoid it being frozen in time. So, in this talk I'll try to explain how everything related to the installer is connected together, and guide you through the process of how to work on it.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-15 16:30:00
Uplifting the gross roots using FOSS communities DebConf Videos 2023-11-26 | by VijayalakshmiAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/89-uplifting-the-gross-roots-using-foss-communitiesA Decade work of an FOSS Community now powering up debianVGLUG FOUNDATION is an active FOSS community which is working for a decade to spread the FOSS technologies among the gross roots of the country. For the past 10 years, community have provided the huge amount of contributions to various open source softwares and open source communities such as Wikimedia, Firefox, KDE, Debian etc., and also empowered the rural people with FOSS and helped them to get rid of their poverty. VGLUG FOUNDATION have initiated a Support group for Debian. We are training the students from rural background with in and out of Debian and making them as support engineers for Debian operating system.Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-15 16:30:00
Whats new in the Linux kernel (and whats missing in Debian) DebConf Videos 2023-11-25 | by Ben HutchingsAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/63-whats-new-in-the-linux-kernel-and-whats-missing-in-debianThe Linux kernel has a very active development community, constantly adding not only new hardware support but new features. Some of these features can simply be enabled by the configuration in the Debian package, but some also require support from other user-space packages. This talk will cover some of the more interesting changes made in the past year, and any work that’s still needed to support these in Debian.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-15 16:30:00
Java and FIPS DebConf Videos 2023-11-24 | by Pushkar Kulkarniby Vladimir PetkoAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/93-java-and-fipsUS Federal agencies purchasing software or hardware, that is based on cryptography algorithms, mandate that it be FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140-2/140-3 certified under the Cryptography Module Validation Program. While commercial distributions of Linux and the native cryptography modules are FIPS certified, a language runtime like Javafaces a unique challenge. The Java Cryptography Architecture lets users configure "cryptography providers", which are implementations of a well-defined service provider interface for cryptography, for use in their applications. The absence of any such "open-source FIPS provider" under the OpenJDK project has led to fragmentation in the "Java and FIPS" space . Different commercial distributions of Java have adopted unique and proprietary FIPS solutions, leaving no room for collaboration.In this session, we will walk through some information that describes the current state of the "Java and FIPS" world, we will share some of our FIPS plans for Java on Ubuntu, and seek feedback from the audience on a what could be good approaches to foster collaboration in this space.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-15 15:30:00
How many mobile Linux developers does it take to .... DebConf Videos 2023-11-23 | by Evangelos Ribeiro TzarasAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/101-how-many-mobile-linux-developers-does-it-take-toIn this short talk we will look at some of the difficulties and rough edges encounteredthroughout a couple years of daily driving #MobileLinux.If you ever wondered how many mobile Linux developers it takes to- Place a call- Connect to the WiFi- Take a pictureand similar seemingly mundane tasks that we very much take for granted today,then this is the talk for you!Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-12 18:30:00
Turn your spare laptop or any other device as a server DebConf Videos 2023-11-22 | by Orendra Singhby VigneshAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/52-turn-your-spare-laptop-or-any-other-device-as-a-serverHave you ever wondered what to do with a spare laptop or any other unused device? I certainly have. So, I embarked on a research journey to explore how I could repurpose my laptop as a server, with a focus on enhancing security and minimizing vulnerabilities. While it's important to note that no system is entirely invulnerable, some are certainly more secure than others.My exploration led me to self-hosted VPN solutions, which allowed me to connect my home laptop with its 10 GB of RAM and 3 TB of storage to a less powerful server with 1 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage. This setup provided the foundation for my server's operation, ranging from basic to high-performance specifications. Setting everything up took some time and effort.In a nutshell, I established a VPN connection between my home laptop and the server, ensuring they were on the same network. Next, I implemented an encrypted secure tunnel using WireGuard. Additionally, I set up a reverse proxy on my server, enabling all requests to pass through it and reach my home server securely.During my talk, I will delve into the details of this process and explain each step thoroughly.Room: KuthiranScheduled start: 2023-09-12 18:00:00
From 5 to 100: The Debian Brasília Communitys Story DebConf Videos 2023-11-21 | by Aquila Macedoby Arthur Dinizby Carlos Henrique Lima Melaraby Leonardo Gomesby Lucas Kanashiroby Sergio de Almeida Cipriano Juniorby Thais RebouçasAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/14-from-5-to-100-the-debian-brasilia-communitys-storyBuilding a local community is a challenging and time-consuming endeavor that requires dedication and effort. The Debian Brasília community, situated in the heart of Brazil, has made significant progress in this regard and we would like to share our achievements with the broader community.In 2022, the members of Debian Brasília Community attended DebConf in Kosovo, which was a valuable opportunity for networking and knowledge exchange. During the Debian Brazil BoF session, it was decided that the Brasília community would host the 2023 Brazilian MiniDebConf. This event turned out to be a great success, the processes and tools developed by us can serve as inspiration for other local communities looking to grow.Following the MiniDebConf Brasília 2023, we launched a mentorship program targeting the event attendees. A structured plan was developed to introduce mentees to the various tools used by the local community, and our progress was tracked using Salsa, our beloved Gitlab instance. Additionally, the community holds regular online meetings among participants and provide a platform for Q&A sessions. These initiatives have proven instrumental in attracting new members and creating a supportive environment.We are eager to share our experiences and knowledge with others, with the aim of helping local communities across the globe in their efforts to grow and thrive. By providing insights into our strategies and practices, we hope to inspire and support the development of vibrant communities in different regions.Room: AnamudiScheduled start: 2023-09-12 18:00:00
Salsa CI BoF DebConf Videos 2023-11-20 | by Santiago Ruano RincónAt: DebConf 23debconf23.debconf.org/talks/67-salsa-ci-bof[Salsa CI](salsa.debian.org/salsa-ci-team/pipeline) provides an automated framework to build and run common test of debian packages *before* uploading to the archive. It has become widely used inside Debian, and forked to other distributions and projects.This BoF would aim at gathering Debian fellows interested on CI. Talk about the current status, new features, how it can be improved, and so on.Room: PonmudiScheduled start: 2023-09-12 16:30:00
