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2024-10-02 12:00

Linux is now an RTOS!

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2023-11-12 12:00

Open Source License Obligations Checklists even better now

Import the checklists to other tools, create context diffs and merged lists


2023-03-01 12:00

Embedded Linux distributions

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2022-01-13 12:00

Phase #3 of OSADL project on OPC UA PubSub over TSN successfully completed

Another important milestone on the way to interoperable Open Source real-time Ethernet has been reached


2021-02-09 12:00

Open Source OPC UA PubSub over TSN project phase #3 launched

Letter of Intent with call for participation is now available



OSADL Special Events

OSADL Special Events

HOT - Heidelberg OSADL Talks 2024

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (Legal HOT)
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (Technical HOT)

- Online event -

Agenda Legal HOT May 14, 2024 - Agenda Technical HOT May 15, 2024 - Registration -
Selected public videos - Presentations and video clips HOT 2024 (Member or participant login required to display video clips; Non-members may request individual access to the training material, please write to infoªosadl.org)

What is HOT?

HOT = Heidelberg OSADL Talks are an annual online lecture event where participants are given a general overview of the fundamental legal aspects (Legal HOT) and technical aspects (Technical HOT) of using Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in industry. Legal HOT focuses on aspects such as copyright law, FOSS license obligations and compliance tools, while Technical HOT sheds light on aspects such as the Linux kernel and its real-time variant and related quality, safety and security issues.

Legal and Technical HOT can be booked either inidividually or as package. The conference language is English.

We are always surprised when we hear questions about the use of FOSS in industry that at first glance seem very specific, but at second thought are probably relevant to others as well. We have therefore created a special forum for these questions namely "ASK OSADL". In this particular ASK OSADL sessions, which will take place at the end of each of the two HOT days, participants may ask questions that arise in the course of their daily work, current Open Source issues and beyond. The questions may either be asked live during the ASK OSADL session or can also be submitted in advance (for example when registering for HOT or via email to office@osadl.org). The questions will either be answered directly in the ASK OSADL session or, if not possible and sufficiently relevant, entered into the OSADL FAQ process.

What is the recommended audience for HOT?

  • Employees of OSADL member companies whose in-house OSADL information day took place some time ago and/or who would like to get an update on the legal and technical prerequisites when using Open Source software in industrial products as well as on current OSADL projects and services.   
  • New employees of OSADL member companies who are involved with Open Source software and who do not yet know OSADL and its services and who would like to get an overall information on the legal and technical requirements when using Open Source software in industrial products.
  • The HOT video material will be made available for members after the event and may also be used for internal training courses at member companies.
  • Companies that are not yet OSADL members and whose employees want to get acquainted with OSADL, its projects and services and get to know OSADL better before or in addition to an in-house OSADL information day for their company.

When and where does HOT take place?

In 2024 HOT will take place online on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024 (Legal HOT)
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2024 (Technical HOT)

Legal HOT and Technical HOT may be booked either separately or as package. Participants may select the date(s) when registering.

What is the agenda of online Legal HOT on May 14, 2024?

9:00am to 10:30am CEST:  Legal HOT - Session 1

Topics of session 1: Economical and legal basics of Open Source software

  • What is Open Innovation, what is Open Source?
  • Basics of international copyright right law
  • Principle of a software license
  • What is copyleft, what is a derivative work?

10:30am - 11:00am CEST: Discussion round - Session 1

Opportunity for questions and clarifications with speakers of session 1

11:00am - 11:30am CEST: Coffee break

11:30am to 12:30pm CEST - Legal HOT - Session 2

Topics of session 2: Legal and practical aspects of Open Source software in industrial products. How can OSADL help with license compliance? Part I

  • OSADL Open Source License Obligations Checklists
  • License compatibility and callgraphs
  • Creation of compliance material
  • OSSelot - The Open Source Curation Database

12:30pm - 1:00pm CEST: Discussion round - Session 2

Opportunity for questions and clarifications with speakers of session 2

1:00pm - 2:00pm CEST: Lunch break

2:00pm to 3:15pm CEST: Legal HOT - Session 3

Topics of session 3: Legal and practical aspects of Open Source software in industrial products. How can OSADL help with license compliance? - Part II

  • License compliance as part of company compliance
  • OSADL Open Source Policy Project
  • OSADL Legal FAQ collection and legal assessments
  • OSADL License Compliance Audit (LCA)

3:15pm to 4:00 CEST: General discussion round and ASK OSADL

General discussion round (all speakers will be available) and ASK OSADL
In addition to particular topics mentioned in this HOT session, there may be other areas of interest that are important to OSADL members. In this particular ASK OSADL session we would like to create a forum for participants to ask questions in connection with using Open Source software in industry – questions that arise in the course of daily work, questions about specific current problems, questions participants always wanted to ask, etc. Participants may send in their questions in advance (for example when registering for HOT) or ask their questions live in this forum.

Approx. 4:00pm CEST: End of Legal HOT

Speakers: Jan Altenberg, Dr. Carsten Emde, Caren Kresse, OSADL

Download of agenda as PDF file:
Agenda Legal HOT on May 14, 2024 (v1)

Although HOT is designed with a stable layout, it may, however, include pertinent developments in the agenda topics.

Download of presentations and videoclips:
Presentations and video clips Legal HOT on May 14, 2024  (Member or participant login required to display video clips; Non-members may request individual access to the training material, please write to infoªosadl.org)

What is the agenda of online Technical HOT on May 15, 2024?

9:00am to 10:30am CEST; Technical HOT - Session 1

Topics of session 1: Open Source in industry: All about mainline real-time Linux

  • History and functionality of Linux and real-time Linux
  • Linux Foundation RTL Collaborative Project
  • Live real-time demonstrator
  • Real-time Linux in the OSADL QA Farm
  • SysRq and new printk implementation

10:30am - 11:00am CEST: Discussion round - Session 1

Opportunity for questions and clarifications with speakers of session 1

11:00am - 11:30am CEST: Coffee break

11:30am to 12:30pm CEST: Technical HOT - Session 2

Topics of session 2: Open Source in industry: Path analysis vs. latency fighting

  • Issues leading to system latency
  • Determination of the real-time properties of a Linux system
  • Debug and trace interface of the Linux kernel

12:30pm - 1:00pm CEST: Discussion round - Session 2

Opportunity for questions and clarifications with speakers of session 2

1:00pm - 2:00pm CEST: Lunch break

2:00pm to 3:15pm CEST: Technical HOT - Session 3

Topics of session 3: Open Source in industry: Linux latency fighting and real-time communication

  • Trouble shooting of real-time Linux: Latency fighting
  • Real-time communication over network with TSN

3:15pm to 4:00pm CEST: General discussion round and ASK OSADL

General discussion round (all speakers will be available) and ASK OSADL
In addition to particular topics mentioned in this HOT session, there may be other areas of interest that are important to OSADL members. In this particular ASK OSADL session we would like to create a forum for participants to ask questions in connection with using Open Source software in industry – questions that arise in the course of daily work, questions about specific current problems, questions participants always wanted to ask, etc. Participants may send in their questions in advance (for example when registering for HOT) or ask their questions live in this forum.

Approx. 4:00pm CEST: End of Technical HOT

Speakers: Jan Altenberg, Alexander Bähr, Dr. Carsten Emde, OSADL

Although HOT is designed with a stable layout, it may, however, include pertinent developments in the agenda topics.

Download of agenda as PDF file:
Agenda Technical HOT on May 15, 2024 (v2)

Download of presentations and video clips:
Presentations and video clips Technical HOT on May 15, 2024 (Member or participant login required to display video clips; Non-members may request individual access to the training material, please write to infoªosadl.org)

What is the conference language of HOT?

The conference language of HOT is English.

What are the participation fees of HOT?

Participation in HOT is free of charge.

How can you register for HOT?

For registration please use the registration form available here: HOT Registration

Legal HOT and Technical HOT may be booked either separately or as package. Please check the desired date(s) when registering.

The access data to join the online sessions and discussion rounds will be sent to the registered participants shortly before the event.

Privacy policy

When you register for participation at the event you agree that the personal data you enter in the registration form will be processed at OSADL as necessary (see our privacy policy).

You may revoke this agreement at any time by email, mail or phone using the communication data provided at the imprint page, but this will also cancel your registration.

Questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have further questions:
Andrea Ruf
officeªosadl.org
Phone.: +49 6221 98504 13