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Open source, Microsoft models both wrong, Simonyi said: Open source, Microsoft models both wrong, Simonyi saidApple's and OrangesOpen source vs proprietary is less about how it is developed than it is about how it's distributed. Improvements in the process of development and testing can improve the quality of software regardless of how it's distributed, which means that...; Tags: Software development, Tools & Techniques, Development tools, Apple Inc., software, Simonyi, FLOSS, open source, application development, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-09-26
How much do open source license terms matter?: How much do open source license terms matter?You didn't go far enough in the change...With legacy Microsoft-style EULA's, the people/organizations that are most likely to infringe the licenses are "End Users". This does not extend to FLOSS, where the people/organizations that are most likely to infringe the license...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, open source, FLOSS, software; Discussion threads 2007-08-24
Has Google become evil in the eyes of open source?: Has Google become evil in the eyes of open source?Google is on the right sidebecause they sponsor the OSS community and make M$ bleed in the search field.Maybe they're both evil in their own ways?I don't think Google intentionally does "evil," at least as it relates to open source. ...; Tags: Google Inc., open source, FLOSS, FLOSS community; Discussion threads 2007-08-21
Will XenSource-Citrix Deal Hurt Xen, Open Source?: Will XenSource-Citrix Deal Hurt Xen, Open Source?Open Innovation...I guess I see this not as FLOSS projects/companies being made more closed, but traditionally closed companies recognizing that they need to become more open. Yes, this is a "mixed source" environment, but when you add up the mixture you are now...; Tags: Even Microsoft, FLOSS, Xen, Xen open source, XenSource Inc., Citrix Systems Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-08-17
What is stalling open source in healthcare?: What is stalling open source in healthcare?Canada has a universal care system, but not FLOSSI'm Canadian, looking at this from a different perspective.I don't think that whether there is public health insurance or (even better) a public health care (not a "just in time sick care insurance") really affects whether...; Tags: HEALTHCARE, Vertical industries, FLOSS, open source, health care; Discussion threads 2007-08-02

Does Everex benefit open source market?: Does Everex benefit open source market?Conversion path.Microsoft marketing has been amazing for them. My cousin (who I hadn't chatted with for years) was over at my house last weekend. After reading her mail on my laptop she started asking about what I do for a living. When...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Marketing, open source, operating system, Microsoft Corp., FLOSS, Everex; Discussion threads 2007-07-20
The open source way to truth: The open source way to truthJournalism vs Blogging...A call for us to write more. I think there is a lot of writing (I BLOG primarily at http://digital-copyright.ca ), so volume of information isn't the issue. The job of the journalist becomes more like the job of a librarian...; Tags: Blogging, downsizing, non-FLOSS, open-source way, FLOSS, Google Inc., open source; Discussion threads 2007-07-10
FCC fights the open source concept: FCC fights the open source conceptAre you referring to this"From the FCC Notice:[i]The Commission hereby states that it is its policy, consistent with the intent of Cognitive Radio Report and Order and Cisco's request, that manufacturers should not intentionally make the distinctive elements that implement that manufacturer's particular security measures...; Tags: Federal government, Advertising & Promotion, FLOSS, radio, FCC, open source, software, open source concept, duck; Discussion threads 2007-07-06
The unemployment myth and open source: The unemployment myth and open sourceMr. Green's comment was very welcome.Yes, people should be paid for the good work that they do. That's a significant change in open source philosophy, probably enough to obviate the social movement, but paying attention to an inescapable problem does encourage people to think...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, analysis, software, FLOSS, open source, software author; Discussion threads 2007-05-17
Moglen goes all Democratic on Microsoft: Moglen goes all Democratic on MicrosoftLOL![i]"I hear he's considered a shoo-in for the next Summer Olympics [1] in the chair toss"[/i]I believe that there aren't that many competitors in that competition. He's possibly in a class of his own. He can only win 2nd place as they only patented "Silver"...; Tags: Being Sued, Microsoft Corp., Moglen, patent, Free Software Foundation, Steve Ballmer, FLOSS, software; Discussion threads 2007-05-15
How to kill open source: How to kill open sourceConspiracy Theory?Are you saying that email/newsgroup spam is a plot by the megacorps to take over the internet?I would say more that it's a flaw in the original design of the networks. I just finished reading The Cuckoo's Egg ( http://tinyurl.com/35bc5o - classic stuff, one...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Tools & Techniques, Open Source Product, network security, software, digital-rights management, open source, Killing Copywrite, FLOSS, F/OSS; Discussion threads 2007-05-07
Open-source Alfresco shifts to GPL: Open-source Alfresco shifts to GPLFLOSS exeption ?"the company did add to the GPL license a "FLOSS exception" provision"This is strange, the GPL was not made to be exeptioned ..For this they created the LGPL, as far as I know this removes the obligation to opensource changes when redistributingThat's too badI'm...; Tags: GPL, Open-source Alfresco, FLOSS, open source; Discussion threads 2007-02-23
Open-source firm SourceLabs bags $7 million: Open-source firm SourceLabs bags $7 millionCoolFLOSS is expanding! Sweet.http://one.revver.com/watch/77155/format/flv/affiliate/23672Competing With Oracle; The outsourcing of DBAs.The editor of SQL Server Magazine confirmed in a pannel discussion yesterday in Bellevue Washington that the future of DBAs was in being outsourced. To remain in the DBA field it was going to be necessary...; Tags: Databases, Enterprise software, FLOSS, Microsoft SQL Server, database, outsourcing, Oracle Corp., open source, server, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-10-26
Microsoft-sponsored lobbyist to the EU: It's a mistake to FLOSS us: Microsoft-sponsored lobbyist to the EU: It's a mistake to floss usThanks for the silver bullet...]:)Intelligent and Elegantshills . . .and the losers lobbying EU, thats considered fairIts pretty evident the business tactics used by IBM. SUN the other big loser who cant compete along with Symantec and McAfee, Adobe (who...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Abramoff, FLOSS, Brad Smith; Discussion threads 2006-10-19
Microsoft-sponsored lobbyist to the EU: It's a mistake to FLOSS us: TechWorlds Matthew Broersma writes:A leaked letter to the European Commission has revealed the extent of lobbying by proprietary software groups to prevent the widespread adoption of open-source software....Sent in response to a recent report on the role of open-source software in the European economy, Microsoft-funded pressure group, the Initiative for...; Tags: software, FLOSS, ISC; Blog posts 2006-10-19
Qualcomm gives Eudora a Mozilla makeover: Qualcomm gives Eudora a Mozilla makeoverMy thoughtsI used Eudora almost exclusively until they started charging money for it and had an ad-supported model, at which point I was semi-forced to switch to Outlook anyway for work. I've been using Thunderbird since the 0.7 release, partly because (a) it's free, (b)...; Tags: E-mail clients, Groupware, FLOSS, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, Mozilla Thunderbird, Qualcomm Inc., Mozilla Corp.; Discussion threads 2006-10-11
Europe tops North America as largest PC market: Europe tops North America as largest PC marketEurope debunks MSFT TCO FUDAnd the largest PC market is also debunking the dribble MSFT spouts about TCO. A few highlights:- Roughly half (49%) of local government authorities report some intentional use of FLOSS. However, a large additional population (29%) reports using...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, PC, FLOSS, F/OSS; Discussion threads 2006-01-19
Fed's role in code testing is good news: Fed's role in code testing is good newsTotal ignorance of actual FLOSS practice"Without some central repository of changes to open source code, anyone could make a subtle change to open source code which might lead to vulnerabilities ... Without some central organization testing each and every modification to open source...; Tags: kernel development team, vulnerability, FLOSS, open source code, Federal Reserve Board; Discussion threads 2006-01-18

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The sum of Google's fears: The sum of Google's fearsMS wants to use Yahoo to create dependencies on Silverlight.They will over time re-write or create premium versions of Yahoo applications that require Silverlight on the client. If MS can get even as few as 5% of the cool web applications running on Silverlight, they will...; Tags: Web browsers, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-03-19
Google playing politics with open source: Google playing politics with open sourceWell SaidI agree with this, Google has the same back office meetings that any other company does, and the main focus is selling more product and bringing the bling through the door. Both companies have their ups and downs and for us to act...; Tags: subject line, Even Microsoft, open source, F/OSS, Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-18