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Linux matures (and goes way corporate) as OSDL and FSF merge

Linux matures and goes way corporate as OSDL and FSF mergeMaybe I'm missing something, butLast time I checked the FSF Free Software Foundation is not the same as FSG Free Standards Group.Don't feel too bad, looks like Dana Blankenhorn madeLooks like Dana Blankenhorn made the same mistake. You both about...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Computer programming, computer, open source, Free Software Foundation, Open Source Development Labs, Linux

Discussion threads 2007-01-22

Linux matures (and goes way corporate) as OSDL and FSF merge

First, the Open Source Development Lab lays off a third of its staff in December. Now its merging with the Free Software Foundation in a deal that may have been brokered by IBM, HP and Intel.Yikes, all of this is so...corporate! While Linux lovers may show a good bit of...

Tags: General, Open Source, Linux, Open Source Development Labs

Blog posts 2007-01-22

The meaning of the OSDL lay-off

The meaning of the OSDL lay-offI've been wonering when Linux Torvalds will leave for Google.I would think he would get tired of being isolated and wamt to be where the biggest world-wide Linux super computer platform is run. It is also distribution neutral - they only use Linux.FSF/GNU Was rightOSDL...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, UNIX, Operating systems, software, Linux, Open Source Development Labs, programmer, open source

Discussion threads 2006-12-04

The meaning of the OSDL lay-off

When Linux was poor it was important to have a center for it. The OSDL was that center. The OSDL was that center mainly because it held employment contracts with Linus Torvalds and Andrew Morton. They are still there. But Linux isnt poor any more. So while it would have...

Tags: Open Source Development Labs, management, mass market, Linux Server OS, Linux Desktop OS, Legal, Linux, General

Blog posts 2006-12-04

Linux lab: GPL clarification needed asap

Linux lab: GPL clarification needed asapSomehow...This is Microsoft's fault. It just has to be.simple solutionat the time GPL3 is finalized, just branch the code in 2 identical trunks, and from that point people will choose their trunk and code against it.this will leave M$ without any way to steal...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Open Source Development Labs, Linux, GPL 3, GPL, Free Software Foundation

Discussion threads 2006-09-20

Seeking inspiration from OSDL CEO Stuart Cohen

JBoss CEO Marc Fleury arranged an intimate lunch today between some key local clients and OSDL CEO Stuart Cohen. He let me sit in.Fleury was seeking inspiration, and hoped that as the customers sought answers to their smaller questions he might find answers to this larger quest. Cohen ran through...

Tags: desktop, inspiration, Open Source Development Labs

Blog posts 2006-02-08

OSDL says no to Microsoft

OSDL says no to Microsoftinteroperability big issue for meI would have to agree w/ Stuart Cohen regarding a Microsoft and OSDL joint research project is only a marketing tool for MS to spin anything in their favor.However, it would be nice that MS and OSDL did work together for security...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Open Source Development Labs, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2005-08-28

Microsoft seeks joint Linux study

Microsoft seeks joint Linux studyIt is hard to see Microsofts motive here other than to create more FUD.They surely do not expect OSDL to go along with them do they? I could imagine never ending negociations about how to define the study. Seems like they want to be able to...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Open Source Development Labs, baseline, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2005-08-25

The fox in the open source henhouse

The fox in the open source henhouseWhy should they?In cold hard dollars, where is the benefit to MS to build interoperability with Linux? Solaris I can see, but Linux? Why?The Sky is Falling! ... NOTThe title to this blog is certainly good for a laugh, but in many...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, open source, Remember Steve Ballmer, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Open Source Development Labs

Discussion threads 2005-08-22

If OSDL is the center of gravity how should it act?

A few weeks ago the folks at OSDL took some decisions.They're a small outfit, with just 57 employees, in the Portland suburb of Beaverton. They let some folks go. But they also announced plans to expand further into Asia, and open an office in Europe. (We're going global! Am I...

Tags: Open Source Development Labs

Blog posts 2005-05-24

Linux lab lays off programmers

Linux lab lays off programmersWatch Anton have a field day with this oneI'm counting down..who cares?Well maybe a few junior high school students who are too lame to use Windows will care.Ironic timing...It's hard not to follow Darth Gates down the dark path..Funny though, lots of companies are still laying...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Field Day, Linux, Open Source Development Labs, Linux Lab, programmer

Discussion threads 2005-05-23

How to fight the FUD

What the Open Source Development Lab OSDL needs right now is a little PR help. So start spreading the GNUs. (A little free software humor there.) There are noenemies of Linux conducting a systematic campaign of disinformation aimed at undermining the enterprise credibility of the open source operating system. That's...

Tags: Linux, Open Source Development Labs

Blog posts 2005-03-08

Additional Resources

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National Wind, the wind development company focused on encouraging local investment and ownership for its wind projects, has completed its purchase of investment banker Delphi Financial. Given how quickly National Wind is signing new projects, the company figured it made sense to acquire its own renewable energy...

Tags: Turbine, Renewable Energy, Borland Delphi, Financing, Programming Languages, Financial Accounting, Development Tools, Telecom & Utilities, Investment, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Finance, Heather Clancy

Blog posts 2008-09-06

Google demos speed benchmarks for Chrome

Google demos speed benchmarks for ChromeGoogle Chrome - resource hog .....I know some one who has trialed "Chrome", and was taken initially by the speed, but in less than one day was back to using FireFox as Chrome became a resource hog! Once you have more than a few browser...

Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Judge finds Oracle's Ellison withheld evidence

According to Bloomberg, in a ruling that has important implications for Larry Ellison, Oracle's CEO and the company itself, district judge Susan Illston found that Ellison: ...deliberately destroyed or withheld e-mails and failed to preserve tape recordings that should have been turned over to lawyers for shareholders suing him......

Tags: Oracle Corp., Susan Illston, Larry Ellison, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2008-09-05

The Linux laptop goes to school

The Linux laptop goes to schoolOn the Mouse Buttons ...[i]Robin’s biggest complaint was the slow response of the mouse buttons. But it’s something you can get used to, she said.[/i]Don't use the mouse buttons they're too slow, instead use the tap, double tap and side scroll features on the touchpad....

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Mice, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, mouse, Linux laptop, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

The Linux laptop goes to school

This is not a PC you load with additional hardware, or much additional software. This is more like a cell phone, something you toss in your backpack and use on-the-run. by Dana Blankenhorn

Tags: Linux Laptop, Laptop Computer, Linux, UNIX, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Microsoft builds $300M cathedral to Bill Gates, hires Jerry Seinfeld as Pope

Microsoft builds $300M cathedral to Bill Gates, hires Jerry Seinfeld as PopeThat's what I thoughtThe ad was about nothing except of course Bill. It is unclear why this ad was made.Who in the world is this "journalist"?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Ratcliffe"I see you baby ...... shakin that ass -shakin that ass."http://www.brandrepublic.com/bulletins/digital/article/548871/publicis-dialog-puns-ass-shaking-new-renault-viral/RE: Microsoft builds $300M...

Tags: Wiki, Blogging, ass, Jerry Seinfeld, Microsoft Corp., Wikipedia, Bill Gates, advertisement

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Microsoft's Ozzie to head another new Microsoft lab

Microsoft's Ozzie to head another new Microsoft labLabs are a great concept but hard to move into the business...Innovation is important for long term competitiveness and the "labs" concept is a good one for providing a dedicated R&D capability. However, I've seen far too many companies including Microsoft have...

Tags: Microsoft Ozzie, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

LHC scientists get death threats

LHC scientists get death threatsIgnorance produces fear...And issuing death threats is not the christian thing to do. And $10.00 to a donut will get you that a religiously motivated faction is behind the threats. Something to research further.RE: LHC scientists get death threats - is it because Roger Federer lost...

Tags: Anti-Matter, LHC, death threat

Discussion threads 2008-09-05