[SDBUG] USENIX LISA '09 Call for Papers Deadline Approaching

[Peter Leftwich_Hostmaster]

*Hi Folks,

When is the next big SysAdmin / Hacker(whitehat) type of convention in San
Diego, and will they have "Root Wars?"  I've never been and I need to be
initiated.  [--:

Cheurrzz. / (sorry to glom onto your posting, Lionel!)*

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On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM PacificTime, Lionel Garth Jones <
lgj at usenix.org> wrote so sayeth GMAIL:

> Dear Colleague,
>
> I'm writing to remind you that the LISA '09 paper submissions deadline is
> approaching. Please submit all work by Thursday, April 30, 2009.
>
> The Web submission form can be found at:
> https://papers.usenix.org/hotcrp/lisa09/index
>
> Submission guidelines are located at:
> http://www.usenix.org/events/lisa09/cfp/papers.html
>
> Since 1987, the annual LISA conference has become the premier meeting place
> for professional system and network administrators and 2009 is no exception.
>
> New for 2009:
> -- We're looking for papers showcasing both theory and practice. The
> "practice" papers can be less formal. However, they still need to provide
> not only what was done, but also what was learned and why other sysadmins
> would want to know.
>
> -- Pre-shepherding is available. Submit an idea or an outline and get
> feedback before writing the full paper. This is perfect for those who are
> looking to submit for the first time or are unsure if their ideas really
> merit full papers.
>
> -- Only draft full papers will be accepted.
>
> We're also still looking for any ideas you have for Guru Is In sessions,
> Work-in-Progress Reports, posters, and training sessions. See below for the
> full list of deadlines.
>
> Email your ideas to the program chair: lisa09ideas at usenix.org
>
> We look forward to hearing from you!
>
> On behalf of the LISA '09 Organizers,
>
> Adam Moskowitz, SiCortex, Inc.
> LISA '09 Program Chair
> lisa09chair at usenix.org
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> IMPORTANT DATES
> Refereed papers submissions due: April 30, 2009
> Proposals for invited talks, workshops, Guru Is In sessions, and
> tutorials due: May 29, 2009
> Notification to all submitters: July 7, 2009
> Final papers due: August 22, 2009
> Poster proposals due: September 18, 2009
> Notification to poster presenters: September 25, 2009
> Submission guidelines and more information can be found at
> http://www.usenix.org/lisa09/cfpc
> -------------------------------------------------------------
>