Contact: Don Marti dmarti@zgp.org
FreedomHEC 2008, the Linux device driver unconference, is scheduled to follow WinHEC in Los Angeles again this year. Plan to attend and open up new and creative uses for your hardware product in networking and media devices, servers, and other markets that depend on the fast-growing Linux operating system.
| Who: | Hardware engineers, driver developers, you. |
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| What: | Device driver unconference |
| Where: | Edmunds.com 1620 26th St, Suite 400S Santa Monica, CA 90404 USA (map) We will provide transportation from the Los Angeles Convention Center area. |
| When: | November 8-9, 2008 |
| Why: | Make your hardware valuable to the growing Linux market. |
At FreedomHEC, participants will learn that the Linux driver development process is different from, and lighter weight than, the complex processes used to develop drivers for proprietary operating systems. The kernel team and the Linux distributions take on much of the build, test, and support work for a driver, freeing up the hardware manufacturer's driver team to concentrate on the core code.
One hardware manufacturer devotes 300 employees to the Microsoft Windows drivers for its products, while two people work on the Linux drivers. At FreedomHEC, you'll learn that a Linux driver is a small investment for a big gain, and you'll meet the Linux professionals who can open the door to the Linux market for you.
To attend FreedomHEC, sign up at the conference Wiki at freedomhec.pbwiki.com. Attendance is free for anyone who pre-registers on the Wiki.
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