Date: 2008-11-12 19:52 Subject: Open Query is hiring! Security: Public Tags: careers, consulting, development, hiring, jobs, mysql, open query, open source, oss, ourdelta, support, training

Arjen & gang are looking for skilled and enthusiastic colleagues!

Essentials

• guru level practical skills in MySQL schema/query design, server administration and tuning;
  
• expertise with common dev and deployment infrastructure (mainly Linux but also other *nix and Windows);
  
• freedom to travel without restriction;
  
• self-motivated, ability to work independently (from anywhere - good Internet access required);
  
• excellent written/verbal English, comfortable public speaker.

Being a small, company, the range of possible work tasks can be quite diverse, although you are not required to be able to do everything. That said, your application will be more highly regarded if you exhibit a broad range of skills and interests, both directly technical and otherwise.

Desirable abilities

• shell and Perl scripting;
  
• C/C++ programming;
  
• PHP programming.

Range of possible tasks

• teaching highly interactive Open Query course days for MySQL and related technologies;
  
• remote and on-site consulting on MySQL and related technologies;
  
• development of training materials, tutorials, how-tos, short articles, blog posts;
  
• development of internal and external supporting tools, documentation;
  
• Assisting OSS projects with MySQL expertise;
  
• Speaking and helping out at user groups and conferences.

Part-time, fulltime or part-time contract possible. Yes, we're flexible, but we do take commitments seriously. Applicants with training focus main focus Australia/New Zealand, possibly located in Melbourne; but if you're based elsewhere, do talk to us anyway!

Technologies

• MySQL
  
• Eventum (PHP) issue tracking
  
• Drupal 6 (openquery.com.au)
  
• WordPress (ourdelta.org)

Detailed applications (resume in plain txt please) to:
l e a r n (at) o p e n q u e r y (dot) c o m (dot) a u
Asking questions is encouraged!

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Date: 2008-06-02 12:20 Subject: FireFox 3 guinness book record attempt Security: Public Tags: firefox, mysql, open source, web browsers

See http://www.spreadfirefox.com/en-US/worldrecord/ for details.

I'm working on a project that needs cross-platform use, through a browser. Pondering whether to just "standardise" on FireFox since it runs on all.... that way development focus can go towards actual functionality rather than hacks to make all different browser brands behave... your thoughts?

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Date: 2007-05-12 20:43 Subject: Open Source Developers' Conference 2007 - Brisbane - Call for Papers Security: Public Tags: australia, brisbane, cfp, conference, open source, osdc, osdc2007, oss

OSDC is a grass-roots conference providing Open Source developers with an opportunity to meet, share, learn, and of course show-off. OSDC focuses on Open Source developers building solutions directly for customers and other end users, anything goes as long as the code or the development platform is Open Source. Last year's conference attracted over 180 people, 60 talks, and 6 tutorials. Entry for delegates is kept easy by maintaining a low registration fee (approx $300), which always includes the conference dinner.

This year OSDC will be held in Brisbane from the 26th to the 29th of November, with an extra dedicated stream for presentations on Open Source business development, case studies, software process, and project management. The theme for this year's conference is "Success in Development & Business". If you are an Open Source maintainer, developer or user we would encourage you to submit a talk proposal on the open-source tools, solutions, technologies, or languages you are working with.

Previous years have included numerous talks on topics such as:

• FOSS Software Development Tools, Software Process and Project Management
  
• Languages/Platforms: C/C++, Java, C#/Mono/OSS.Net
  
• Scripting: Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby
  
• Databases
  
• Education
  
• Web Technologies
  
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation

For more details and to submit your proposal(s), see http://osdc.com.au/papers/cfp.html
If you have any questions or require assistance with your submission, please don't hesitate to ask!

We recognise the increasing importance of Open Source in providing a medium for collaboration between individuals, researchers, business and government. In recognition of this, we offer optional peer-review for those members of our community who desire it. We are still finalising our review board, in addition to which those requesting peer-review will be asked to contribute reviews for up to three papers.

OSDC 2007 Brisbane - Key Program Dates:

• 30 Jun - Proposals deadline
  
• 31 Jul - Proposal acceptance
  
• 31 Aug - Submission deadline
  
• 15 Sep - Peer-review response (optional)
  
• 30 Sep - Final version for proceedings

• 26 Nov - OSDC 2007 Tutorials
  
• 27-29 Nov - OSDC 2007 Main Conference!

For all information, contacts and updates, see the OSDC conference web site at http://osdc.com.au/

OSDC gratefully acknowledges the following companies for their early commitment in sponsoring OSDC 2007:

• Apress
  
• Common Ground
  
• Google
  
• OpenGear

Interested in sponsoring also? See http://www.osdc.com.au/sponsors/opportunities.html

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