Thematic Focus
Broad participation is essential for a project like LinuxTag, which consists mainly of shared knowledge. To encourage cutting-edge lectures, we welcome whatever proposal you have in mind. Are you working on some brand-new project? Are you experienced in imparting knowledge in the field of open source software? You are welcome to submit your abstract for the LinuxTag Open Lectures or the Practical Linux Forum. Please find some addidtional considerations below.
The focus of LinuxTag is naturally on Technology, Free Software and Linux, but we also welcome submissions on non-technical issues (including social and political topics), other operating systems (such as BSD derivatives or other Unices), or Open Source projects. Controversial points of view are welcome if the topic may be of interest to LinuxTag visitors, and the opinion is presented in an articulate manner.
In the past, LinuxTag has received a broad diversity of proposals. The program committee reserves the right to place emphasis on topics of their choosing. LinuxTag 2008 will focus on the following topics:
- Pervasive Computing:
VoIP, Linux phones, instant messaging, mesh-up, social implications for privacy and every day's use of data, chances, and potentials - Digital Lifestyle:
Home Entertainment, VCRs, photomanagement, video- & music-editing, integration of components in media centers and home theater solutions, Linux as a tool for artists - Business Solutions:
ERP, CRM, DMS, workflows, data integration, storage, virtualization, enterprise best practises, planning processes and systems, success stories in the data center, open source strategy
Possible Topics
Additionally, the LinuxTag program committee is looking for abstracts for LinuxTag in any area. Additional speakers and keynotes may be selected by invitation.