linux.conf.au Courses

OpenWRT for Energy Monitoring

Explore designing an open-source IoT energy monitoring system with Linux, focusing on security, privacy, and user control. Learn about hardware evolution and software implementation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

ROS on Your Robot - The Tale of an Inside, an Outside Robot and 2 Arms

Explore ROS framework for building robots, including real-world experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. Gain insights into robot arm control, obstacle detection, and practical implementation tips.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Collecting Information with Care

Explore inclusive form design for diverse users, covering name handling, gender options, and data protection to create accessible and respectful digital experiences.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How to Capture 100G Ethernet Traffic at Wire Speed to Local Disk

Explore high-speed Ethernet traffic capture techniques, hardware considerations, and creative solutions for 100G networks. Learn about performance challenges and optimizations for efficient data processing.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Building an Ethical Data Infrastructure

Explore ethical challenges in big data research and learn how to build a trusted data infrastructure, balancing benefits with human subject implications.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Behind and Under the Scenes of the Meson Build System

Explore challenges and milestones in building Linux systems with Meson, from distro upgrades to RISC-V bootstrapping. Dive into low-level design considerations and future cross-language cooperation.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

When Jargon Becomes Gibberish

Explore the evolution of technical jargon into incomprehensible gibberish, its causes, impacts, and practical solutions for effective communication in tech environments.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Engineer Tested, Manager Approved - Migrating Windows - .NET Services to Linux

Practical guide to migrating Windows/.NET services to Linux using .NET Core, covering project planning, technical challenges, and successful implementation strategies.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Musings of an Accidental Chair - Change from the Inside Out

Exploring digital rights advocacy, community engagement, and organizational challenges in the fight for privacy and security in the digital age.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

No Docs? No Problem! - From Zero to Full Documentation in Less Time than You Think

Practical guide to developing comprehensive technical documentation for mature codebases efficiently, covering strategies, benefits, and lessons learned from the HarfBuzz library project.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Linux in the Cloud, on Prem, or on a Mainframe?

Explore Linux on mainframes: history, benefits, and future potential. Discover alternative architectures like ARM and POWER, and learn about hardware-driven encryption technologies for enhanced data protection.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Home Multimedia and Automation Systems with GStreamer

Explore building home multimedia systems using GStreamer, covering audio streaming, synchronization, and innovative applications like distributed microphone arrays for speaker isolation and echo-location.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Petitboot - Linux in the Bootloader

Explore Petitboot, a Linux-based bootloader for OpenPOWER systems. Learn its components, usage, advantages, and future prospects in server applications and beyond.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Teaching 9-10 Year Olds to Code

Insights and strategies for teaching coding to 9-10 year olds, covering curriculum, tools, diversity, and challenges in running a successful Code Club for primary school students.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Network Monitoring with AMP

Explore AMP, a distributed network monitoring platform for active measurements. Learn its architecture, tests, data reporting, and real-world applications in detecting network issues and performance trends.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk