Devstaff - Mar 2025 - Bluetooth technology, from a Linux systems engineer's perspective

 

This talk offers a deep dive into Bluetooth technology, with a focus on its implementation in Linux. We will cover: 

• What is Bluetooth? A look at its purpose, capabilities, and where it got that unusual name from!
• A brief history of Bluetooth, tracing key milestones and developments
• The Bluetooth protocol stack—a breakdown of its layers and its various "profiles", answering the all-too-familiar question: why do headsets sound terrible when we are on a call?
• Recent advancements in Bluetooth technology their potential impact on our lives in the future
• Bluetooth on Linux—how it is implemented, including an overview of the BlueZ project and a comparison with proprietary alternatives. 

Presentations 

We'll also have live streaming for those who won't be able to join in-person. The link will be posted a few minutes before the event starts.
 
🎁 During our meetup 2 DevStaff t-shirts and 2 JetBrains licenses will be separately raffled to the participants!

Pizzas, beers and... socialising!
At the end of the meetup we will have the opportunity to discuss and socialise with some pizzas and beers! 🍕 🍺

Sponsors
As a final note - big thanks to our sponsors!

Sponsors keep the meetup free to attend, accessible and provide us with snacks and drinks that keep people around for discussions.
More information about our sponsorships and expenses can be found on DevStaff's Open Collective page.

Thank you! 👏 👏 👏

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