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Speaker Name	James Morris
Organization	Red Hat
Type	Talk
Scope	General
Slides	Click to download
How and Why You Should Be a Kernel Hacker
Abstract	I'd like to demystify the process of becoming a Linux kernel hacker. A great many people have both the potential and the desire to do something in FOSS. Why not become a kernel hacker? The perception that there is something very magical about kernel hacking is largely incorrect. I'd like to discuss in practical terms how to go about becoming a productive member of the kernel community. Building trust, reputation, and technical skills are all important parts of the process, as is understanding and coping with the social environment. I'll also cover some of the reasons why it is a good idea to become involved in the project, such as: working with the smartest people on the planet, making a difference, landing better jobs, and being constantly challenged to improve yourself. The information should of course be useful for those interested in participation other projects.
Pre-requisites	Desire to contribute to FOSS. General interest in the area.
Speaker Profile	James Morris is a Linux kernel developer from Sydney, Australia. He has contributed to several kernel projects, including Netfilter , LSM, and IPsec. He is the authhor of the kernel crypto API. Currently, his focus is on SELinux, a flexible framework for composing different security models. He is a kernel maintainer of SELinux, Networking and an emeritus Netfilter core team member.