SCaLE ’24 Between Open Source & Innovation

From March 14-17, the Pasadena Convention Center buzzed with the energy of SCaLE 21x – the premier open-source event in North America. Drawing over 3000 enthusiasts, developers, and professionals, SCaLE provided a platform for sharing, learning, and collaboration within the vibrant open-source community.

Celebrating Open Source

At its core, SCaLE 21x ’24 was a celebration of open-source technologies and the community driving their advancement. From insightful presentations to hands-on workshops, attendees immersed themselves in discussions on the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the open-source landscape.

LPI Engagement

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) was proud to be a part of SCaLE 21x, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Linux and open-source education. SCaLE 21x boasted a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Jon « maddog » Hall, Chairman of the LPI Board of Directors. With his unparalleled expertise and insights, maddog captivated audiences with two compelling presentations: « How Is Linux Like a Player Piano? » and « Project Caua: Students Creating Their Own Businesses. »

Reflections from Jon « maddog » Hall

Reflecting on his experience at SCaLE 21x, maddog remarked: « SCALE is a great conference. It stresses Open Source and attracts end users, developers and software distributions to attend both the vendor exhibits and the many talks. I not only got to see some old friends from the Linux community, but also from the Unix community, such as Darrell Straus who first used Linux/Alpha systems to do the CGI rendering for the movie « Titanic » and Bill Cheswick, who was active with DECUS, USENIX and Bell Labs (and who gave the final keynote talk this year).

I also got a chance to have an interview with the LA Chapter of Linuxchix and an interview about my path with Open Source which extends back in time to 1969: http://tuxdigital.com/dl366. All, in all, a great time. »

Looking Ahead

As SCaLE 21x ’24 concluded, it left behind a legacy of inspiration, collaboration, and forward momentum. The event served as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives in advancing open-source technologies. As we look to the future, let us carry forward the spirit of innovation and collaboration nurtured at SCaLE 21x, paving the way for a more vibrant and inclusive open-source ecosystem.