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Linux Academic Group (LAG) is an interdisciplinary student association for Linux programmers and enthusiasts operating at the Institute of Computer Science of the Poznań University of Technology.Linux Academic Group (LAG) is an interdisciplinary student association for Linux programmers and enthusiasts operating at the Institute of Computer Science of the Poznań University of Technology.Linux Academic Group (LAG) is an interdisciplinary student association for Linux programmers and enthusiasts operating at the Institute of Computer Science of the Poznań University of Technology.Linux Academic Group (LAG) is an interdisciplinary student association for Linux programmers and enthusiasts operating at the Institute of Computer Science of the Poznań University of Technology.

Our mission

LAGs main goals are to provide its members with space for improving their programming competences and to increase awareness of modern, open technologies and the benefits they carry, focusing on work around open source operating systems such as Linux or Zephyr.

What we do?

Develop new software

Contribute to existing projects

Create documentation

Have fun and tinker with Linux

Projects

Explore open source projects that the Linux Academic Group is working on.

Join our community and start contributing!

Buildroot

Buildroot is a simple and efficient tool to generate embedded Linux systems through cross-compilation. It can handle cross-compilation toolchain, root filesystem generation, kernel image compilation and bootloader compilation.

Singularity

Singularity is an open-source, cross-platform computer program that performs operating-system-level virtualization known as containerization. It allows to create and run containers that package up pieces of software in a way that is portable and reproducible.

How to join

In order to apply for a membership at LAG you need to click the ‘Join us’ button on our website and fill out the application form. Once the form has been reviewed and approved you will receive a confirmation email. We will also ask you to sign the paper version of the form on the first LAG meeting you attend.

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News

2022-10-25

PUT Rocketlab collaboration

Recently we started a collaboration with PUT Rocketlab. Below are some of the details concerning the involvement of our members in the project.

Motivation

PUT Rocketlab is an academic group from the Poznan University of Technology, focused on building and launching hybrid-fuel rockets to space. In their equipment, there is a lot of electronics that use embedded Linux systems. Until not long ago, they have been using mainstream Linux distros which are not perfect when speed and memory usage of the operating system is the bottleneck. We reached out to PUT Rocketlab members offering to build a custom Linux distro for their portable command center, which would be as minimal as possible while handling all crucial tasks.

Our work

After considering many options, we decided to use Debian as a base for the setup. We used Debian Installer Preseed to fully automate the installation process and apply some configurations. Our goal was to make the system as minimal as possible, while making it work out of the box. We chose Openbox as a window manager with the Tint2 taskbar to create a lightweight and usable user interface. We applied the necessary network settings and set up communication protocols to integrate the command center with other devices which make rockets fly.

Workflow

In order to properly test our system, we set up a test environment using Qemu. Qemu allows us to test our system images relatively fast thanks to the advanced CLI interface that it provides. Repackaging the Debian ISO was relatively easy thanks to the Debian documentation. In some places using Debian Docker images was necessary, due the need to use apt utils for adding packages to the system image.

To sum up, this project helped us gain more knowledge about the Debian Linux distro (which is a distro of choice when stability of the system is the number one priority). We also improved our skills in writing Bash scripts and Makefiles. Some of us learned how to efficiently use Docker containers and Qemu emulated systems. The project is open source and available here.

2022-10-14

Student Organizations and Academic Groups Day

2022-06-03

LAG presenting at Poznan Open Source Meetup

2021-10-06

LAG at Researchers Night

2021-03-11

The first LAG meeting

2022-10-25

PUT Rocketlab collaboration

2022-10-14

Student Organizations and Academic Groups Day

2022-06-03

LAG presenting at Poznan Open Source Meetup

2021-10-06

LAG at Researchers Night

2021-03-11

The first LAG meeting

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Board

Tomasz Ławicki 🐀

Chairman

Tomasz Ławicki 🐀

I’m a Computer Science student at PUT, Linux enthusiast, and Nix fanatic. I’m deeply interested in low-level and functional programming, operating systems, and all things open-source. I enjoy speaking at events like PIWO and Jesień Linuxowa, where I can share what I learn with others. Now leading the Linux Academic Group, I’m proud to carry forward the work begun by Grzegorz Płaczek and Adam Olech, working to promote and grow the open-source movement within our community.

Mariusz Naumowicz 🎓

I received the B.S. and M.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Poznan University of Technology, in 2007 and 2009, respectively. I received Ph.D. degree in Computer Science in 2016 also from Poznan University of Technology. My research interests include analog circuit design, optimization of circuit, VLSI design, automation of design process.

Mariusz Naumowicz 🎓

Attendant

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Knowledge base

Learn about the open source technologies we applaud, use and help create.

Discover tools, frameworks and ideas that are revolutionizing computer science.

BuildBuddy

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GRPC

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Redis

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Renode

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Linux

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RISC-V

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Tuttest

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Yocto

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Zephyr RTOS

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FAQ

Generally the answer is ‘yes’ - the periodic meetings are meant for LAG members, however a LAG member can get you in for a specific meeting. If you enjoy it, just apply for a membership.
Generally, the periodic meetings are meant for PUT students who are members of LAG. On some special occasions we will invite outside speakers or presenters. This, however, will be coordinated with the LAG’s board. We are also planning to host some larger events that will be open to non-members as well.
Yes, you must attend our meetings in order to remain an active member. However, it’s not a big deal if you skip one or two of them due to some important reasons.
All you need to do to apply for a membership at LAG is click the ‘Join us’ button and then fill out the form. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted you will receive a confirmation email. We will also ask you to sign the paper version of the form at the first LAG meeting you attend.
Yes, LAG is open for cooperation and new ideas. Openness is one of our founding values. If you have anything specific in mind, please contact our chairperson.
Our lectures, presentations and any other events we organize are always free of charge.

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What we do?

Develop new software

Contribute to existing projects

Create documentation

Have fun and tinker with Linux

Projects

Read more

Read more

Apply via Google Forms

News

PUT Rocketlab collaboration

Student Organizations and Academic Groups Day

LAG presenting at Poznan Open Source Meetup

LAG at Researchers Night

The first LAG meeting

PUT Rocketlab collaboration

Student Organizations and Academic Groups Day

LAG presenting at Poznan Open Source Meetup

LAG at Researchers Night

The first LAG meeting

Go to news archive

Tomasz Ławicki 🐀

Chairman

Tomasz Ławicki 🐀

Mariusz Naumowicz 🎓

Mariusz Naumowicz 🎓

Attendant

Attendant

Click here to join the LAG!

Knowledge base

BuildBuddy

Go to github

GRPC

Go to github

Redis

Go to github

Renode

Go to github

Linux

Go to github

RISC-V

Go to github

Tuttest

Go to github

Yocto

Go to github

Zephyr RTOS

Go to github

FAQ

Do I have to be a LAG member to attend the periodic meetings?

Can I attend the meetings if I am not a PUT student?

Do I have to attend LAG’s periodic meetings?

How to join?

Is LAG open for cooperation?

Are the presentations and lectures provided by LAG free of charge?

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