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John Galt is dead or Linus shrugs

The genius of Steve Jobs is to be valued highly. But so is that of the team around Linus Torvalds. What should matter, in the end, is the quality of the finished product, its usefulness, its value. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: John Galt, Team Management, Management, Dana Blankenhorn, Ideology, Linus Torvalds, Linus, Galt, Open Source

Blog posts 2008-10-27

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Ramji delivers a CodePlex process

this Ramji guy is a M$ agent...that is paid by M$ through the 'foundation'.This foundation is a sham designed by M$ to spread confusion and drive interest away from real foundations like FSF.You should like M$They're big GOP contributors. Ballmer goes Galt. A real trollSo this is a troll?It has:Unnuanced...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Ramji, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Don't cry for me Joe Lieberman

the patriots are rising against the socialist billThe Obamacare is gasping for air while the liberals are preparing to be booted out of the congress in 2010.The real Americans have risen again and upheld the values of the founding fathers against dangerous foreign socialist ideeas.End Socialism Now!Enough with the Commissar's...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, Obamacare, patriot, socialist, socialism, reconciliation, Joe Lieberman

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Government is killing Silicon Valley innovation

Who cares?'m tired of this struggle for capitalism, I'm off to Galt's Gulch.Wah, wah, wah!Americans like Franklin, Westinghouse, Whitny, Kilby, didn't need fake "incentives"!Massengill Satchel"I don?t want to come across as a crying venture capitalist " but..............Sickening. Self-centered VC story. Complaining about access to talent, h1b's etc. No mention of...

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Regulations, innovation, H1B, government

Discussion threads 2009-08-07

Should doctors go on strike?

Should doctors go on strike?Big government is the cause... of crazy medical expense. We need less regulation so there's less room for the insurance company and lawyer manipulation that jacks the medical cost. Obama's more government involvement is the wrong solution.No, life, liberty and the pursuit of happinessare fundamental human...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, Medical Care, Obama, Big Government, health care, medical care, HIPPA

Discussion threads 2009-07-09

Fat people an environmental issue now? How about flatulence?

Fat people an environmental issue now? How about flatulence?Who is John Galt?I?m sure the government will find a way to tax or regulate fat. Or whatever the collectivists decide for us. RE: Fat people an environmental issue now? How about flatulence?I think Cap and Trade will adress this issue. I...

Tags: Taxes, Free trade, Personal finance, flatulence, Fat people, tax, methane, environmental, Oboma

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

News to know: Microsoft's cloud Azure; Android exploit; Windows 7

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft's Azure cloud platform: A guide for the perplexed Techmeme Why 'Azure'? Gallery: Microsoft takes wraps off Windows Azure Phil Wainewright:...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-10-28

John Galt is dead or Linus shrugs

John Galt is dead or Linus shrugsLinux isn't a good example.It's expense reduction vs Unix for servers, funded by lower staffing costs.A better example is a product like OpenOffice.org, proprietary software given to a project as a desperation play because the former owner4 couldn't make a profit. And hopes...

Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, Dana, Whole Community, John Galt, Ayn Rand, Objectivism, Linus

Discussion threads 2008-10-27

Wiretapping: This was no time for a compromise

Wiretapping: This was no time for a compromiseThis was not a compromise...it was a SELL-OUT.RE: Wiretapping: This was no time for a compromiseHardly a compromise. And hardly adequate. You admit it yourself -- seven years with no attack, and just because the White House didn't invite you personally to...

Tags: Republic, 9/11 commission

Discussion threads 2008-06-19

All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likely

All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likelyFourth rail[i]One key proposed change in this bill: more fuel-efficient cars and light trucks in America by 2020.[/i]Sort of like reforming Social Security -- always set the objective far enough out that it has no real effect.Face it: gasoline is like Social Security:...

Tags: Business intelligence, Honda Civic, gasoline, knowledge management, environmental

Discussion threads 2007-12-06