Want to take a live, hands-on kernel development tutorial? There are several events coming up where you can write a working driver or get your kernel hacking questions answered = LinuxSymposium = The Linux Symposium is a core technology conference, targeting software developers working on the Linux kernel, OS infrastructure, security, networking, and related research projects. With attendees coming from over 30 different countries, the Symposium is the single most comprehensive collection of Linux experts in the world. [http://www.linuxsymposium.org/2006/speakers.php?types=TUTORIAL Tutorials] include "A Step by Step Introduction to Writing (or Understanding) a Linux Filesystem", "Write a real, working Linux driver" and "Reverse Engineering USB Drivers for Compatibility". Ottawa, Canada July 19-22, 2006 [http://www.linuxsymposium.org/ Linux Symposium] = LinuxWorld Conference and Expo Fall 2006 = LinuxWorld features comprehensive educational and technical programming on Linux and open source technology. Available tutorials include "Write a real, working Linux driver". San Francisco, California, USA August 14-17, 2006 [http://www.linuxworldexpo.com LinuxWorld Conference and Expo] = FreedomHEC 2007 = Coming to Seattle for that other hardware conference? On your way out, stay for the hardware unconference where you'll learn how easy it is to make your hardware compatible with free, open source operating systems such as Linux, and available to new markets such as servers, next-generation entertainment devices, and more. Get answers on everything from kernel data structures to the fine points of licensing. Discover how participating in the Linux process is fast and simple, how the development process works, and where to get started. Seattle, Washington, USA Date TBD 2007 Free of charge for all who pre-register on the Wiki. [http://freedomhec.pbwiki.com/ FreedomHEC]