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Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by s3krit »

stavros wrote: post #15
BiggusDijkus wrote: post #2

Its the 25th anniversary of this volunteer organized event. Potentially Europe's largest open source festival. I feel so darn privileged to attend it in person on the ULB campus. For those who are curious about what powers streaming from FOSDEM, here are some docs on those [FOSDEM boxes]( https://github.com/FOSDEM/video-hardware )

It might be too big. I'm there right now, and the queues are so long that it's put me off from watching a lot of the talks.

This has been the case of years. My first FOSDEM was about a decade ago and it felt like that then. You go to a room a talk or two before the talk you actually want to see because of the queues, which means you’re in a talk you didn’t necessarily want to go to, at the expense of someone who might have wanted to. So they’ll queue a talk or two ahead next time, ad infinitum

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by stavros »

s3krit wrote: post #21
stavros wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It might be too big. I'm there right now, and the queues are so long that it's put me off from watching a lot of the talks.

This has been the case of years. My first FOSDEM was about a decade ago and it felt like that then. You go to a room a talk or two before the talk you actually want to see because of the queues, which means you’re in a talk you didn’t necessarily want to go to, at the expense of someone who might have wanted to. So they’ll queue a talk or two ahead next time, ad infinitum

Last time I went was 2018, I don't really remember any queues back then. I might be misremembering, but I do remember attending a lot of the talks I wanted to.

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by belter »

BiggusDijkus wrote: post #2

Its the 25th anniversary of this volunteer organized event. Potentially Europe's largest open source festival. I feel so darn privileged to attend it in person on the ULB campus. For those who are curious about what powers streaming from FOSDEM, here are some docs on those [FOSDEM boxes]( https://github.com/FOSDEM/video-hardware )

"The FOSDEM 2025 live streaming box" - https://youtu.be/UcOWAD8b12g

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by voidbert »

s3krit wrote: post #21
stavros wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It might be too big. I'm there right now, and the queues are so long that it's put me off from watching a lot of the talks.

This has been the case of years. My first FOSDEM was about a decade ago and it felt like that then. You go to a room a talk or two before the talk you actually want to see because of the queues, which means you’re in a talk you didn’t necessarily want to go to, at the expense of someone who might have wanted to. So they’ll queue a talk or two ahead next time, ad infinitum

If you are going to specific devrooms instead of specific talks, you usually don't need to wait in line before getting in. At least that was my experience last year: I got there early in the morning and the rooms were not very full.

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by bosse »

stavros wrote: post #15
BiggusDijkus wrote: post #2

Its the 25th anniversary of this volunteer organized event. Potentially Europe's largest open source festival. I feel so darn privileged to attend it in person on the ULB campus. For those who are curious about what powers streaming from FOSDEM, here are some docs on those [FOSDEM boxes]( https://github.com/FOSDEM/video-hardware )

It might be too big. I'm there right now, and the queues are so long that it's put me off from watching a lot of the talks.

The queues are one thing, another is the terrible ventilation inside the devrooms. I ended up most of today listening to talks in the Janson auditorium, as it at least has breathable atmosphere.

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by rlpb »

unconed wrote: post #17
stavros wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It might be too big. I'm there right now, and the queues are so long that it's put me off from watching a lot of the talks.

Tbh fosdem has long felt like an event that runs on autopilot because it mostly serves as a regular meeting point for the same cliques of people every year. They are not in a rush to change anything. The fact that you can't catch talks unless you camp in the room is a consequence. I don't think it's too big, just uncurated and not very accessible. Everyone is there to talk to their own circles.

I wouldn't put off newcomers though. While people do connect with those they already know, generally all groups are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, too.

Re: FOSDEM 2025: Streaming Schedule

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Post by eclipseo76 »

It was my first FOSDEM, and I managed to see everything I wanted on my schedule. I met a man from Poland in the tramway the first day and apparently, it's not supposed to be possible (but he was right about there are always two talks you want to see at the same time). I just wish Lennart had enough time to talk about everything he planned, I need to learn more about mkosi.

Anyway, my only regret was not able to stay longer to meet other contributors due to my trains constraints. I didn't plan anything, I need to do better.

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