Apache OpenOffice at FOSDEM 2013: Call for Talks
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We invite submissions of talks for the Apache OpenOffice devroom, to be held on Saturday, 2 February 2013, 9.00 to 17.30.
If you have something interesting to say about Apache OpenOffice or the ODF format from a technical point of view (code, extensions, localization, QA, tools... but also less known functions or creative ways to use the program) please share it with us!
It doesn't need to be long or serious, short and funny contributions are very appreciated too. Just make sure to specify an estimated length for your talk (10, 20, 30 minutes), as well as a proposed title, description and a few lines about yourself.
Deadline is Sunday, 23 December 2012. Accepted talks will be published by 10 January 2013. Limited funding may be available for accepted speakers in need.
Please add your talk proposals to the table below. You will need an account on this wiki: if you don't have one, just sign up.
You can send any questions to our development mailing list: dev@openoffice.apache.org
Practical information
- The Apache OpenOffice devroom will be held all day Saturday 2 February 2013, Brussels
- The room setup will include microphone and projector
- More details about FOSDEM 2013 are at https://fosdem.org/2013/
Submitted talk proposals (deadline: Sunday, 23 Dec 2012)
Copy the last table below and add your talk proposal!
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Title | Building a dictionary for Apache OpenOffice |
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Speaker | Andrea Pescetti |
Duration | 20 minutes |
Description | We will go through the steps needed to create and maintain a dictionary for Apache OpenOffice, including how to package it for the Extensions web site and how to include it in the builds available for download from the official site. |
Speaker Information | Andrea Pescetti is a long-time OpenOffice volunteer and maintainer of the Italian dictionary used in Apache OpenOffice |
Title | New possibilities with DrawObjects in the next version of AOO |
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Speaker | Armin Le Grand |
Duration | 30 minutes |
Description | A live demo showing enhancements for DrawShapes in the next version of AOO, and some more fancy actions and tricks with them |
Speaker Information | Armin Le Grand is a core developer, working on AOO for over 15 years, specialized on DrawingLayer stuff |
Title | Tips and Tricks for Extension Developers |
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Speaker | Juergen Schmidt |
Duration | 30 minutes (extended version 60 minutes) |
Description | Extension are a powerful way to connect the office to other applications or systems to extend the existing functionality with completely new stuff. The talk will highlight some nice ways to integrate via extensions into OpenOffice and make use of existing features to provide a smooth and seamless integration. ... |
Speaker Information | Juergen Schmidt is a core developer, working on OpenOffice since the beginning, specialize din UNO, API, extensions |
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