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{{Short description|Australian community interested in Unix-like operating systems}} |
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'''Linux Australia''' is the national, [[Australia]]n [[Free and Open Source Software]] Community organisation.<ref name="Linux Australia Values">{{cite web | author=Linux Australia | year=2012 | title=Linux Australia Values | url=http://linux.org.au/values | accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> It was founded in 1997 and formally incorporated in [[New South Wales]] as a non-profit organisation in 1999. Linux Australia aims to represent Australian Free and Open Source Software communities and to support and collaborate with related groups, including [[Linux User Group]]s in Australia. |
'''Linux Australia''' is the national, [[Australia]]n [[Free and Open Source Software]] Community organisation.<ref name="Linux Australia Values">{{cite web | author=Linux Australia | year=2012 | title=Linux Australia Values | url=http://linux.org.au/values | accessdate=27 April 2012}}</ref> It was founded in 1997 and formally incorporated in [[New South Wales]] as a non-profit organisation in 1999. Linux Australia aims to represent Australian Free and Open Source Software communities and to support and collaborate with related groups, including [[Linux User Group]]s in Australia. |
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[[Image:Jon oxer1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Jonathan Oxer, Past President]] |
[[Image:Jon oxer1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|[[Jonathan Oxer]], Past President]] |
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== History and goals == |
== History and goals == |
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Linux Australia was co-founded by Terry Dawson and Gary Allpike. |
Linux Australia was co-founded by Terry Dawson and Gary Allpike. The organisation was formally incorporated to provide legal support for the inaugural Conference of Australian Linux Users (now [[linux.conf.au]]). Over progressive years the organisation has steadily matured in its operation and today its major activities include the annual [[linux.conf.au]] [[Open-source model|open source]] conference, a grants program that seeds and supports relevant [[Open-source model|open source]] projects, and regular participation in public events such as conferences and exhibitions. Public relations activities include lobbying to government and corporate entities on [[Open-source model|open source]] issues and comment and opinion to the media. |
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== Office holders == |
== Office holders == |
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* [[Stewart Smith (Australian)]] 2008, 2009 |
* [[Stewart Smith (Australian)]] 2008, 2009 |
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* [[John Ferlito]] 2010-2012 |
* [[John Ferlito]] 2010-2012 |
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* [[Joshua Hesketh]] 2013- |
* [[Joshua Hesketh]] 2013-2015 |
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* [[Hugh Blemings]] 2016 |
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* [[Kathy Reid]] 2017-2019 |
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* [[Sae Ra Germaine]] 2019-2021 |
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* [[Joel Addison]] 2022- |
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Previous committee members and details can be found on the Linux Australia website http://linux.org.au/About/Council |
Previous committee members and details can be found on the Linux Australia website http://linux.org.au/About/Council |
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== The Rusty Wrench award == |
== The Rusty Wrench award == |
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[[File:The Rusty Wrench at Coogee Beach, Feb 2013.jpg|thumb|The Rusty Wrench at Coogee Beach, Feb 2013 |
[[File:The Rusty Wrench at Coogee Beach, Feb 2013.jpg|thumb|The Rusty Wrench at Coogee Beach, Feb 2013]] |
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The '''Rusty Wrench''' is an award presented annually at [[linux.conf.au]] since 2005 for service to the free software community in Australia. It is named for its first recipient, [[Rusty Russell]]. |
The '''Rusty Wrench''' is an award presented annually at [[linux.conf.au]] since 2005 for service to the free software community in Australia. It is named for its first recipient, [[Rusty Russell]]. |
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=== Past recipients === |
=== Past recipients === |
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* 2022 [[Dave Lane]] |
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* 2021 [[Ryan Verner]] |
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* 2020 [[Jonathan Oxer]] |
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* 2019 [[Joshua Hesketh]] |
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* 2017 [[Michael Davies (programmer)|Michael Davies]] and [[Michael Still]] (joint winners) |
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* 2015 [[Steve Walsh (programmer)|Steve Walsh]] |
* 2015 [[Steve Walsh (programmer)|Steve Walsh]] |
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* 2014 [[Andrew Tridgell]] |
* 2014 [[Andrew Tridgell]] |
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* Main Site http://www.linux.org.au/ |
* Main Site http://www.linux.org.au/ |
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* Linux Conference Australia http://linux.conf.au/ |
* Linux Conference Australia http://linux.conf.au/ |
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* Planet Linux Australia |
* Planet Linux Australia https://planet.luv.asn.au/ |
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* Linux Australia Mirror Project http://mirror.linux.org.au |
* Linux Australia Mirror Project http://mirror.linux.org.au |
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[[Category:Linux user groups]] |
[[Category:Linux user groups]] |
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[[Category:Non-profit organisations based in |
[[Category:Non-profit organisations based in New South Wales]] |
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[[Category:Internet in Australia]] |
Latest revision as of 12:16, 11 October 2024
Linux Australia is the national, Australian Free and Open Source Software Community organisation.[1] It was founded in 1997 and formally incorporated in New South Wales as a non-profit organisation in 1999. Linux Australia aims to represent Australian Free and Open Source Software communities and to support and collaborate with related groups, including Linux User Groups in Australia.
History and goals
[edit]Linux Australia was co-founded by Terry Dawson and Gary Allpike. The organisation was formally incorporated to provide legal support for the inaugural Conference of Australian Linux Users (now linux.conf.au). Over progressive years the organisation has steadily matured in its operation and today its major activities include the annual linux.conf.au open source conference, a grants program that seeds and supports relevant open source projects, and regular participation in public events such as conferences and exhibitions. Public relations activities include lobbying to government and corporate entities on open source issues and comment and opinion to the media.
Office holders
[edit]The executive council is elected democratically by the organisation membership annually, and therefore changes year to year. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in furthering the goals and objectives of the organisation.
Presidents
[edit]- Terry Dawson 2001
- Anand Kumria 2002
- Pia Smith 2003, 2004
- Jonathan Oxer 2005-2007
- Stewart Smith (Australian) 2008, 2009
- John Ferlito 2010-2012
- Joshua Hesketh 2013-2015
- Hugh Blemings 2016
- Kathy Reid 2017-2019
- Sae Ra Germaine 2019-2021
- Joel Addison 2022-
Previous committee members and details can be found on the Linux Australia website http://linux.org.au/About/Council
Notable former committee members include Andrew "Tridge" Tridgell (Samba), and Paul "Rusty" Russell (Linux Kernel, notably Netfilter and the 2.6 modules rewrite), and Mary Gardiner founder of the Ada Initiative.
The Rusty Wrench award
[edit]The Rusty Wrench is an award presented annually at linux.conf.au since 2005 for service to the free software community in Australia. It is named for its first recipient, Rusty Russell.
Past recipients
[edit]- 2022 Dave Lane
- 2021 Ryan Verner
- 2020 Jonathan Oxer
- 2019 Joshua Hesketh
- 2017 Michael Davies and Michael Still (joint winners)
- 2015 Steve Walsh
- 2014 Andrew Tridgell
- 2013 Donna Benjamin
- 2012 Mary Gardiner[2]
- 2007 Kimberlee Weatherall
- 2006 Pia Waugh
- 2005 Rusty Russell
The Rusty Wrench award was not awarded between 2008 and 2011. It was awarded again at linux.conf.au 2012 based on nominations from the free software and open source communities.
See also
[edit]- AUUG, the Australian Unix systems User Group
- Open Source Industry Australia
References
[edit]- ^ Linux Australia (2012). "Linux Australia Values". Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ Stilgherrian (2012). "Linux.conf.au 2012: cyborg lawyer demands source". Girt by Code. TechRepublic. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
External links
[edit]- Main Site http://www.linux.org.au/
- Linux Conference Australia http://linux.conf.au/
- Planet Linux Australia https://planet.luv.asn.au/
- Linux Australia Mirror Project http://mirror.linux.org.au