The Singapore Linux Conference 2002

Call For Papers

Introduction.

The Singapore Linux Conference 2002 celebrates the 8th year of existence of the Linux User Group of Singapore. The official theme of this year's conference is "Linux Means Business". We would like the conference to highlight Linux use in the business environment. This includes any current Linux roles that might interest conference attendees, as well as new proposals. The business track in particular will be geared toward introducing Linux to attendees who may have never used Linux in a business setting.

We are seeking individuals who are experts in Linux and free or open source software (OSS) to share and discuss your experiences with Linux/OSS, or to present your current project.

If you are a commercial sponsor of the Singapore Linux Conference 2002, we welcome you to submit papers to the conference. We request that the submissions highlight your corporate commitment to open source software by presenting technical papers. However, we will also have a business track for application specific papers and allow tutorials/demonstrations promoting proprietary products that use Linux.

Suggested Topics

Presentation Types.

Business Track Conference Papers: This track is to help introduce Linux to businesses as well as highlight current developments in applications specific to business. Presentations may have commercial or non-commercial content. If you are interested in presenting a paper on a commercial product or service please consider being a sponsor.

Technical Track Conference Papers: The technical track will consist of general open source topics. Linux-specific papers, particularly business-oriented ones, will be given priority. However, we will consider all topics and will accept as many papers as time permits.

Tutorials: These longer sessions, which usually address a smaller audience, provide the attendee with more in-depth insights, practical information and/or hands-on learning opportunities than a normal paper presentation. Tutorial sessions are also suitable for commercial presentations that include interactive product demonstrations. These are scheduled as 110-minute sessions, but we will try to accommodate any request.

Demonstrations: (open to the public up to 70 people) Product demonstrations during the conference are an excellent way to introduce new products or make Linux-related commercial announcements. Please inform the committee by September 8th if you wish to schedule a demonstration. These are free to sponsors. These will be treated as BOF sessions for the purpose of scheduling.

Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) Sessions: (open to the public up to 70 people) We will be scheduling open discussions and technical Q&A sessions during the event. Consider these if you are interested in discussing any open source topic with similar-minded attendees in an informal setting. These sessions are also suitable for those who wish to promote their project but lack the time or experience to give a full paper. These will be scheduled concurrently with the conference. It is requested that a short description and title be submitted by September 15th 2002.

Important Dates.

Abstract submission deadline: August 16th 2002

Acceptance notification: August 23th 2002

Paper submission deadline: September 15th 2002

Tutorials: October 14th 2002

Presentations: October 15th-16th 2002

Abstract Submission Form

Paper and Tutorial Submission Guidelines.

Each conference paper presentation is allotted 50 minutes including time for questions and discussion. If you are interested in conducting a tutorial or a workshop, or if your topic is particular in-depth and/or involves audience participation, please notify us that you require a 110-minute tutorial time slot. Please also be sure to note down any additional requirements (e.g. special equipment).

Abstract submission (August 16th 2002): Abstracts should be approximately 200 words long and be accompanied by a brief (100-word) biography of the author(s). The deadline for abstract submission is flexible, though on-time submissions will help us tremendously.

The abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee based on content, presentation and suitability for the event.

Paper submission (September 15th 2002): Accepted speakers will be notified and will be required to electronically submit a written paper, approximately two to ten pages in length, for inclusion in the conference proceedings. Full papers must be submitted by the September 15th 2002 deadline to ensure publication in the conference proceedings. Paper submissions must be the final, print-ready versions, and no later changes will be accepted.

Submission format: Postscript, PDF, Tex, XML/DocBook, or text format is acceptable. The official language of the conference is English. All submissions and correspondence regarding them should be conducted through the website or via e-email to the conference committee: papers@slc.lugs.org.sg.

Licensing of accepted papers: Upon paper acceptance, authors will be required to grant an unlimited, non-exclusive right to the Linux User Group of Singapore and its partners to publish the papers and presentation material in both electronic form on CD-ROM and the website, and in paper form for the conference proceedings and magazines. Your submission indicates that you agree to these terms. Papers accompanied by non-disclosure agreement forms can not be accepted, and will not be reviewed. Papers will be held in full confidence during the reviewing process.

Conference Location.

The Singapore Linux Conference 2002 will take place at the Le Meridien Singapore in Singapore. Accommodations will be provided for accepted speakers in hotels close to the venue. Singapore tourist information is available at Singapore Tourism board.

Speaker Incentives and Financial Compensation.

All speakers will be provided with hotel accommodation for the duration of the event and all conference events. We are not able to pay any royalties for presenters. The Linux User Group of Singapore is a non-profit organization of volunteering professionals and enthusiasts of free and open-source software. We therefore have only a limited budget for travel expenses and request that you or your employer kindly pay for your trip if possible. We may be able to pay travel expenses (economy-class plane tickets) for a limited number of speakers, on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to ask for commercial sponsorship of your paper, please let us know and we will try and contact sponsors on your behalf. Please submit your request for a travel grant together with your abstract submission.