Texas Linux Fest 2010 Call For Papers open

Texas Linux Fest is proud to announce the first annual Linux and open source software event for Texas and the surrounding region, Texas Linux Fest 2010, scheduled for April 10 at the Monarch Event Center in Austin.

Texas Linux Fest is an entirely community-driven event, catering equally to the business and home Linux user, and to experienced developers and newcomers alike. We invite you to share your work with the rest of the community by submitting a talk for this year's event.

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

- The Linux Kernel
- Open Source Programming Languages
- Databases
- Desktop Linux Distributions
- Embedded Linux
- Linux in the Server Environment
- Network Services and Cloud Computing
- Free Software Licensing
- Community Management
- Open Source Multimedia
- Green Computing
- Open Source in Government
- Linux For Beginners
- Open Source For Small Businesses
- Open Source Marketing and Evangelism
- Open Source in Education

Slots will be available for two lengths of presentations: 45 minutes in length and shorter, 25 minute sessions. Basic technical setup will include an overhead projector and a Linux laptop with PDF and OpenOffice.org presentation software. Special setup needs will be accommodated, simply notify us when sending your proposal.

To submit your talk for consideration, visit http://www.texaslinuxfest.org/callforpapers. For questions or help with the talk submission process, please contact us at info@texaslinuxfest.org

- Important Dates -
- December 13: Call For Papers opens
- February 15: Deadline for proposals
- February 22: Last date for notification of submission acceptance