Title: 

From Zero to SPECfp2000, Porting Debian GNU/Linux to IA-64

Speaker:

Bdale Garbee, HP Linux CTO

Abstract:

This talk tells the story of how Debian GNU/Linux was ported to some of the 
world's fastest computers.  Hearing this story helps explain how Debian 
came to be HP's internal Linux development platform, and provides some insight
into how HP works with the Open Source community.  Some of the lessons learned
during this and other ports will be explained, leading to the conclusion that 
solving portability problems improves overall software quality.

Bio:

Bdale is a former Debian Project Leader, and as HP Linux CTO helps to ensure
Linux will work well on future HP systems.  His background includes many 
years of both UNIX internals and embedded systems work.  He helped jump-start
ports of Debian GNU/Linux to 5 architectures other than i386.  When Bdale 
isn't busy keeping his basement computer farm full of oddball systems running 
Linux working, he enjoys amateur radio... particularly helping build amateur 
satellites.