“Debian is the Universal Operating System of the users, by the users, for the users.”
— Anonymous
DebConf is the annual Debian conference which is held in a different country every year. DebConf16 will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in July 2016.
Mini-DebConfs are local meetings organized by Debian project members to achieve similar objectives to those of the DebConf, but on a regional context.
Why Attend ?
A mini-DebConf is an awesome opportunity for any user who wants to experience the magic of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Here you can meet the veterans in FOSS development, develop professional connections which will help you in future, chat with contributors who can guide you, advance the cause of Debian and most importantly, grasp the essence of FOSS development. It is indeed a ‘never miss’ opportunity that will give you a strong foundation to build on!
DAY 1 — 30/01/2016
| Time | Sauron | Gandalf | Isildur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration starts and is available on both the days | Registration starts and is available on both the days | Registration starts and is available on both the days |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hackathon / BoFs | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Round-table discussion on Desktop Design and Designability of Debian — Siri Reiter and Jonas Smedegaard | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | FOSS Legacy of Ian Murdock — Patrick Chanezon | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hackathon / BoFs | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | The Debian Desktop — Shirish Agrawal | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Planning session for DebConf India 2018 | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hackathon / BoFs | Hackathon / BoFs |
DAY 2 — 31/01/2016
| Time | Sauron | Gandalf | Isildur |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration starts and is available on both the days | Registration starts and is available on both the days | Registration starts and is available on both the days |
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hackathon / BoFs | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 10:00 – 12:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Creating Debian Blends using Boxer — Jonas Smedegaard | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hackathon / BoFs | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | OpenStack in Debian — Akansha Agarwal and Sana Khan | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | OwnCloud workshop — Raju Vindane | Hackathon / BoFs |
| 17:00 – 19:00 | Packaging workshop / Bug-squashing party | Hamara Linux – Making Technology Ours — Vikas Tara | Hackathon / BoFs |
Registration is free of charge and will be taken at the venue. Spot registrations are subject to availability.
Please contact us if you need assistance with accommodation in Mumbai.
The event will be held at the Mumbai office of EIG in the Sauron, Gandalf and Isildur conference halls, Directiplex, Andheri (E), Mumbai.
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Directions:
Public Transport
Mumbai has a reliable public transport networked by Mumbai Suburban Railway, BEST Buses, Taxis and Auto rickshaws (Auto rickshaws, however do not ply further south than Sion and Bandra). The nearest suburban railway station to Directiplex on the Western line (connecting Churchgate, Mumbai Central, Dadar, Andheri, Borivali, Virar) is Andheri station. The nearest station to Directiplex on the Central line (connecting CST, Dadar, Kurla, Thane, Kalyan) is Ghatkopar.
Suburban Railway Transport:
Western line
Take a fast / slow train on the Western line and get down at Andheri station (east side). Walk 10 minutes to Directiplex.
Central line
Out of the two stations (Dadar and Ghatkopar), if Ghatkopar station is closest, then take a fast / slow train on the Central line and get down at Ghatkopar station. Take a Metro train and get down at Andheri station. Walk 10 minutes to Directiplex.
Out of the two stations (Dadar and Ghatkopar), if Dadar station is closest, then take a fast / slow train on the Central line and get down at Dadar station. Follow the instructions to get to Directiplex from the Western line (as given above).
If you come by Air:
International flights land at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is about 4.6 Kms from Directiplex. The Domestic Airport is about 4.5 Kms. It is best to take a Pre-paid taxi (costs about ₹200 - ₹250 (about US $3.00 - $4.00) from the Airport to Directiplex, Andheri (East)) from the Airport to Directiplex, near Andheri subway, Andheri (East). Auto rickshaws and regular taxis are also available at both the airports for reaching Directiplex.
For more information check: Directi Mumbai Office
Get directions with OpenStreetMap / Google Maps
If you would like to contact us or volunteer for the event, please get in touch with us on the Mini-DebConf India Mailing List. This website's code is available on GitHub.
Directiplex
Next to Andheri Subway, Old Nagardas Road
Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069
Maharashtra, India
