Nothing on the Agenda? How About an Open Source Weekend?
by Kristin Shoemaker - Feb. 20, 2009Comments (0)- Related Blog Posts
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Are you interested in open source software? Do you use Ubuntu at all? Will you be passing through the Los Angeles area later today or tomorrow? Think you'll be spending any time over the next two days near a computer with an internet connection? Are your weekend plans peppered with a few small gaps (or wide open expanses) of free time?
Yes? I've got some good news, then. This weekend is shaping up to be a lively one for open source enthusiasts, whether they're in sunny southern California or Tokyo, Japan.
For those in the vicinity of Southern California, SCaLE (the SoCal Linux Expo) is taking place this weekend. Lisa spoke with SCaLE organizer Gareth Greenaway a while back about how the event was shaping up, and the event schedule is packed with talks, tutorials and demonstrations for open source fans of any skill level.
If you'll notice, SCaLE is hosting a number of sessions for the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam. Not in California? Not to worry. The weekend-long Bug Jam is global in the truest sense -- and if you're unable to attend a "real world" meeting, the #ubuntu-bugs IRC channel can get you in on the action.
Don't let the Ubuntu Global Bug Jam's name fool you. Ubuntu community manager Jono Bacon emphasizes that while locating and squashing bugs is one of the weekend's goals, the other is to connect and get to know (and learn) from other community members. Anyone wishing to participate is welcome -- regardless of experience level.
Even though the Bug Jam participants are flung far and wide, Bacon encourages participants to upload and share photos, blog (or microblog) the event as it happens, or chat with other Bug Jammers elsewhere via IRC.
SCaLE and Ubuntu's Global Bug Jam both start today, February 20th, and continue through Sunday, February 22nd. SCaLE takes place at the Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, and a weekend pass ($70) gives attendees access to the exhibit hall, all speaker tracks and all evening events. Ubuntu's Bug Jam attendees don't need to register in advance, but to get an accurate count of the bugs that were addressed and number of participants, all are encouraged to join the 5-A-Day Team.
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