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[[!template text="""Welcome to EmacsConf 2024, where we have fun""" start="00:00:00.007" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""exploring how much we can do with a text editor.""" start="00:00:03.485" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""It's hard to give a general overview""" start="00:00:06.126" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""of all the cool talks today and tomorrow,""" start="00:00:08.162" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so you can flip through the talks""" start="00:00:10.040" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and see what sparks your interests.""" start="00:00:11.238" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Don't feel limited to one track or another.""" start="00:00:12.903" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The best parts of EmacsConf are the conversations.""" start="00:00:15.335" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The wiki has a page on how to watch and participate,""" start="00:00:18.493" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and I'll give you a quick overview as well.""" start="00:00:21.291" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can watch both streams at live.emacsconf.org""" start="00:00:23.689" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""using free and open source software.""" start="00:00:26.887" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Using a streaming media player like mpv""" start="00:00:29.365" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""seems to be the best way to watch in terms of performance""" start="00:00:31.443" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""but there are also web-based players""" start="00:00:34.641" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""just in case that's all you've got.""" start="00:00:36.360" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The schedule shows the General track on top""" start="00:00:37.918" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and the Development track on the bottom,""" start="00:00:39.916" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so you can see what else is going on.""" start="00:00:41.534" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""As you're watching the talks,""" start="00:00:43.632" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""you can refer to the schedule in another window.""" start="00:00:45.169" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Hover over the boxes to see the times and titles,""" start="00:00:47.489" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and click on the boxes in the schedule""" start="00:00:50.407" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""to jump to the talk's page for more details.""" start="00:00:52.045" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can also get the schedule as an iCalendar file""" start="00:00:54.644" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""or as an Org file in different time zones.""" start="00:00:57.822" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Many talks will be followed by""" start="00:00:59.966" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""live Q&A web conferences with the speaker,""" start="00:01:01.439" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""which will be done in BigBlueButton or BBB.""" start="00:01:04.077" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""These are indicated with a solid border on the schedule""" start="00:01:06.584" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and by Q&A: BBB on the schedule page.""" start="00:01:09.334" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can join the web conference room""" start="00:01:12.483" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""by clicking on the BBB link""" start="00:01:14.411" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""on the schedule page or the talk's webpage.""" start="00:01:15.990" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Then you can ask your questions yourself when the Q&A starts.""" start="00:01:18.748" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""To improve performance, please keep your webcam off""" start="00:01:21.847" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and stay muted until it's your turn to talk.""" start="00:01:24.825" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you don't like Javascript,""" start="00:01:27.044" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""you can still ask questions via IRC""" start="00:01:28.262" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and the hosts can read them out for you.""" start="00:01:30.260" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""We're probably going to automatically switch""" start="00:01:32.435" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""between talks and Q&A sessions,""" start="00:01:34.193" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so the transitions on the stream might be a little sudden.""" start="00:01:36.191" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""People in the BigBlueButton room""" start="00:01:38.869" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""can continue the conversation""" start="00:01:40.388" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""even after the talk moves off-stream.""" start="00:01:42.026" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and you can also reach out to the speakers""" start="00:01:44.464" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""using the contact information on the talk page.""" start="00:01:46.182" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Other talks will have Q&A via Etherpad or IRC,""" start="00:01:48.725" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""depending on what the speakers prefer.""" start="00:01:52.223" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""This is indicated in the schedule with a dashed border""" start="00:01:54.181" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and on the schedule page as well.""" start="00:01:56.739" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""As an experiment,""" start="00:01:58.265" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""the Q&A for the mcclim talk this afternoon""" start="00:01:59.604" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""will also be in LambdaMOO.""" start="00:02:02.003" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you'd like to try it out,""" start="00:02:03.882" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""see the mcclim talk page for instructions""" start="00:02:05.041" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so you can join the discussion there.""" start="00:02:07.040" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The schedule pages and track pages have quick shortcuts""" start="00:02:08.760" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so that you can find out more about talks, open the Etherpads,""" start="00:02:11.558" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and join the Q&A sessions.""" start="00:02:14.676" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The watch page has more tips""" start="00:02:16.403" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""on how to make the most of Q&A.""" start="00:02:18.193" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you can, please add notes and ask questions""" start="00:02:19.732" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""in the Etherpad for the talk. That makes it easier""" start="00:02:22.610" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""for everyone to share their notes,""" start="00:02:25.088" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and speakers and hosts can read the questions from there.""" start="00:02:26.726" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""We'll copy the notes to the talk pages afterwards.""" start="00:02:29.604" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""We have one pad for each talk,""" start="00:02:31.842" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""so you can follow the links to get to the next one""" start="00:02:33.720" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""or go back to the schedule and get the link from there.""" start="00:02:36.198" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you have general feedback about""" start="00:02:39.116" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""the conference itself, please put it in""" start="00:02:40.634" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""pad.emacsconf.org/2024 , which is linked on each pad.""" start="00:02:42.792" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can also use this as a general community message board""" start="00:02:47.390" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""for things like Help Wanted.""" start="00:02:49.548" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Internet Relay Chat or IRC can be another great way""" start="00:02:51.787" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""to be part of lots of conversations.""" start="00:02:54.865" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can use chat.emacsconf.org to join the IRC channels""" start="00:02:56.983" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""through your web browser.""" start="00:03:01.181" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The tabs on the left can help you""" start="00:03:02.713" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""switch between the different channels.""" start="00:03:04.658" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""There's #emacsconf-gen for the General track""" start="00:03:06.776" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and #emacsconf-dev for the Development track.""" start="00:03:09.454" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you need to reach us, you can join #emacsconf-org""" start="00:03:12.172" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""or e-mail emacsconf-org-private@gnu.org.""" start="00:03:16.090" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""You can use #emacsconf for hallway conversations.""" start="00:03:21.249" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Of course, you can join any of these channels""" start="00:03:25.206" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""with your favourite IRC client""" start="00:03:27.284" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""by connecting to irc.libera.chat""" start="00:03:29.183" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""port 6697 using TLS.""" start="00:03:32.081" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Once again, we're going to be streaming with open captions""" start="00:03:35.960" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""for most of the talks this year, thanks to our speakers and""" start="00:03:38.598" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""captioning volunteers. The captioned talks are indicated""" start="00:03:41.356" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""on the schedule, and with any luck, we'll be posting""" start="00:03:44.794" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""transcripts on talk pages shortly after the talks start.""" start="00:03:47.232" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you need additional accommodations,""" start="00:03:50.710" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""please let us know in #emacsconf-org""" start="00:03:52.308" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and we'll see if we can make things happen.""" start="00:03:54.567" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If something goes down, we'll update status.emacsconf.org.""" start="00:03:57.065" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If it doesn't look like we've noticed yet,""" start="00:04:00.943" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""please let us know in the #emacsconf-org IRC channel,""" start="00:04:02.701" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""where we will be quietly panicking.""" start="00:04:06.100" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""In all of these conversations, please keep in mind""" start="00:04:08.659" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""our guidelines for conduct. You can find them on the wiki.""" start="00:04:11.217" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""They basically boil down to: please be nice.""" start="00:04:13.535" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If all goes well, the prerecorded talks and transcripts""" start="00:04:16.154" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""should be available from the talk pages""" start="00:04:18.431" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""shortly after they start playing,""" start="00:04:20.349" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and we'll post the recordings of live talks""" start="00:04:21.907" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and Q&A sessions within the next month or so.""" start="00:04:24.305" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""If you'd like to get an update, you can subscribe to""" start="00:04:27.063" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""the emacsconf-discuss mailing list.""" start="00:04:29.301" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""All right, let's get going.""" start="00:04:31.979" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Leo is hosting the general track,""" start="00:04:33.057" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and Corwin is hosting the development track.""" start="00:04:34.975" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""The other volunteers and I will run around mostly backstage,""" start="00:04:36.773" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""and you'll probably meet us in the closing remarks.""" start="00:04:39.851" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""That's also where we get to thank""" start="00:04:41.889" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""all the people and organizations""" start="00:04:43.327" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""who make EmacsConf possible.""" start="00:04:45.125" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]] [[!template text="""Thanks for coming to EmacsConf 2024.""" start="00:04:46.323" video="mainVideo-sat-open" id="subtitle"]]