Debian Day in NYC

http://www.debianday.org/

Want a direct encounter with the philosophy and thrill of free software?

Come learn more about free software in the contexts of open government, advocacy, education, and non-profit work. Meet developers, practitioners, and researchers behind one of the most radical software projects in the world. You won't be disappointed!

After ten editions in nine different countries spanning four continents, and for the first time in the United States, the Debian project is holding their annual Debian Developer conference, DebConf, at Columbia University in New York City. DebConf includes Debian Day, when it opens its doors to the general public. Debian Day kicks off DebConf, is free of charge, and open for everybody interested in Free Software. During this event, there will be a full day of talks on several subjects such as free software in government, design and free software, free software advocacy as well as string of talks about the Debian project and operating system.

The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free and open operating system. This operating system that we have been creating is called Debian GNU/Linux, or simply Debian for short. Every year, DebConf allows new and existing Debian project participants from around the world to assemble, share knowledge and ideas, make collaborative contributions to Debian, build tighter community bonds and improve communication within the project.

We would love to see you join us at Debian Day. Registration is required but is free.

The event is free, but please register by sending an email with intent to attend to: debianday@debconf.org If you are registered for DebConf, you do not need to register for Debian Day.