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 = FreedomHEC = Coming to Seattle in May 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 May 26-27, 2006 Free of charge for all who pre-register on the Wiki. [http://freedomhec.pbwiki.com/ FreedomHEC] = 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 Undestanding) a Linux Filesystem" and "Reverse Engineering USB Drivers for Compatibility". Ottawa, Canada July 19-22, 2006 [http://www.linuxsymposium.org/ Linux Symposium] = LinuxWorld = Write a real, working Linux driver San Francisco