[Linux-aus] linux.conf.au 2016 Geelong - CfP Update

[Jonathan Woithe]

On Sat, Jul 04, 2015 at 11:57:21AM +1200, Simon Lyall wrote:
> On Fri, 3 Jul 2015, David Bell wrote:
> >However, we think there are more stories out there that deserve attention.
> >Originally scheduled to be closed today, the papers committee has agreed to
> >extend the deadline, just to give everyone a little extra time to have their
> >voice heard.
> >The linux.conf.au 2016 CfP will now close midnight Sunday 2nd August 2015
> >(2015-08-02T23:59:59+1000).
> 
> Well I'm sure this news took everybody by surprise :)
> 
> Anyway the CFP page says:
> 
> " The tentative close date for Presentations, Tutorials and Prototypes is
> 6th July. If you are proposing a Miniconf, you must submit your proposal by
> 6th July. "

As did the original mailout.

> Does that mean the Miniconf deadline will not be extended and if not is it
> the 6th or "today" ?

I pinged David about both these issues yesterday.  He confirmed to me that
it was an error to say the cfp closed on Friday (the third); the original
closing date was indeed the 6th.  He said that at this stage it is the cfp
which has been extended.  The call for miniconfs closing date currently
remains as previously advised - that is, the 6th of July.  If this is to be
extended there will be further communication to this effect.

I hope that helps clear things up.

Regards
  jonathan