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April 16-18, 2024
Seattle, Washington
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Thursday, April 18 • 2:00pm - 2:40pm
How to Start Contributing to the Linux Kernel - Kelsey Steele & Allen Pais, Microsoft

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If you're eager to contribute to the Linux Kernel but unsure of a starting point, this talk is tailored for you. We'll delve into a spectrum of opportunities suitable for various skill levels, with a particular focus on beginners. Explore essential aspects, including pre-release kernel testing, various participation methods on mailing lists, and a guide to finding the proper channels for reporting bugs, test results, or submitting new contributions. Additionally, we'll provide strategies to effectively find tasks or bugs within the Linux Kernel codebase that could use your help. Join for this entry-level guide, crafted to kickstart or enhance your contributions, ensuring a more accessible and impactful journey into Linux Kernel development.

Speakers
avatar for Allen Pais

Allen Pais

Senior Software Engineer, Microsoft
Allen Pais is a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft and an open-source contributor. Allen is a Kernel maintainer for Mariner, WSA, LinkedIn etc.. At Microsoft. Originally a developer, he discovered open source and has been a convert ever since. Allen has been involved with open... Read More →
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Kelsey Steele

Software Engineer, Microsoft
Kelsey, a software engineer at Microsoft, works on the Linux kernel team and maintains the WSL2 kernel. A 2020 CS graduate from Colorado State University, Kelsey began her Linux kernel journey through the Linux Foundation's Linux Kernel Mentorship Program with a focus on the PCI subsystem... Read More →



Thursday April 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:40pm PDT
435-436 (Level 4)
  Open Source 101
  • Content Experience Level Beginner
  • Session Slides Attached Yes