FSOSS 2012 Hackputing Day

The Rasbperry Pi and other Hackputers

The Raspberry Pi] is one of the first of a new generation of exploration-friendly, hackable, under-$100 computers based on ARM processors. These "Hackputers" will revolutionize software and computer technology education and enable a new generation of software and hardware hackers.

Software, Hardware, and Education!

FSOSS 2012 will feature a full day on Hackputing. Thursday, October 12 is set aside for talks and demos related to:

• Software - Hackputers run all sorts of open source software, usually based on the Linux kernel. This software can be mixed and matched to provide anything from a useful productivity desktop to a webserver, a car multimedia centre, or an intelligent robot controller. See presentations on some of the most interesting applications developed to date.

• Hardware - The Raspberry Pi and related hackputers open the door to easy, powerful hardware hacking: intelligently automating a home, powering art installations, providing data from high-altitude rocket and balloon missions -- the possibilities are endless. FSOSS will feature demonstrations and talks about some really interesting hardware hacks.

• Education - The Raspberry Pi is designed to spur curiosity and exploration among users of all ages. The education track will look at some of the programs, pilots, resources, and experiences to come out of the hackputer movement.

In addition to talks and demo presentations, we will have a gallery of inspiring demo systems.

Presenters Wanted!

We welcome talks on any hackputer-related Software, Hardware, or Education topic! -- Please complete a FSOSS Presentation Proposal.

Attending FSOSS

To attend FSOSS, please register at http://fsoss.ca -- Registration will open by early September.

Educational Pilots

The Seneca Centre for Development of Open Technology (CDOT) would like to run some educational pilots involving the Rasbperry Pi. If you're interested in participating, please see the Raspberry Pi Educational Pilot page.