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The fastest way to learn open source: The fastest way to learn open sourceReally?You wrote:One of the biggest problems in computing today is the shortage of young programmers, and one of the chief reasons for that is a shortage of readable, basic guides which can act as textbooks in high schools.[End quote.]I'd thought there were more programmers...; Tags: Development tools, Programming languages, Scripting languages, programmer, open source; Discussion threads 2008-07-15
Can open source processes close doors to speech?: Can open source processes close doors to speech?Speaking of O'ReillyAny plans for a conference targetting OS in healthcare?Death of the MP3 blogsI don't know if Blogger, Typepad, etc. host any of the thousands of MP3 blogs out there, where someone posts a usually hitherto unknown song each day or week...; Tags: Blogging, MP3 blog, open source process, open source, O'Reilly; Discussion threads 2007-04-12
Expanding the open source business model: Expanding the open source business modelopen source business model - one of deceitMySQL charing 4995 for a single system per year licence fee when a similar Oracle or Microsoft DB costs 4995 or less for a perpetual licence.Werent you the one who was saying MONOPOLY RENTS that Oracle...; Tags: Databases, Red Hat Inc., Oracle Corp., O'Reilly, MySQL, open source business model, Dana, open source; Discussion threads 2007-01-03
O'Reilly's radar: Time to think differently about open source?During his keynote address to the O'Reilly Open Source Convention 2004, media maven Tim O'Reilly discussed some of the top issues shaping open-source development. He noted a paradigm shift taking place and said the community needs to shift its approach and thoughts about what...; Tags: open source, O'Reilly, radar; Videos 2004-07-28
O'Reilly: Time to think differently about open source: During his keynote address [listen to an audio clip of his address or the full presentation] to the O'Reilly Open Source Convention 2004, Tim O'Reilly discussed some of the top issues shaping open-source development and said the community needs to shift its approach and thoughts about what open source truly is. He...; Tags: O'Reilly, open source; Blog posts 2004-07-28

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Adobe ships fix for clickjacking, clipboard hijack threats: Adobe has released Flash Player 10 Techmeme discussion with a chock-full of major security improvements, including patches and mitigation for at least five serious security vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities covered with Flash Player 10 could allow an attacker to bypass the software's security controls, Adobe warned. ...; Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Vulnerability, Macromedia Flash Player, Security, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2008-10-15
The final debate: Don't expect Obama and McCain to spar over net neutrality: When John McCain and Barack Obama take the stage tonight for the final debate before the election, I expect to hear plenty about the economy, domestic issues and foreign policy. What I don't expect to hear about is net neutrality, wireless spectrum or broadband. In tech circles,...; Tags: Wired Inc., Broadband, John McCain, Net Neutrality, Barack Obama, Internet, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-10-15
80 ways to mix open source and business: Open source and business do mix. In fact, according to Matthew Aslett at the 451 Group, you can mix open source into more than 80 combinations of development model, licensing model, and revenue schemes. Usually, people talk about three licensing combos: Proprietary, mixed, and "pure" open source...; Tags: Aslett, Open Source, Joe Brockmeier; Blog posts 2008-10-15
Open source and the bottom line: It has been a hard decade for software billionaires and the next decade will be just as hard. Because the open source genie is not going back into the lamp. But net-net, the world is much better for it. The bottom line is in the eye of the beholder. by...; Tags: Bottom Line, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn, Software, Matt Aslett, Tools & Techniques, Benefits, Management, Human Resources; Blog posts 2008-10-15
ManageFusion 2008: I'm sitting in the media workroom preparing for today's sessions at Symantec's ManageFusion 2008. The event is being held at the JW Marriott resort and conference center in the land of the Mouse, that is Orlando, FL. I'll be adding things to this post throughout the day as interesting things...; Tags: Software, Application, Symantec Corp., Software Virtualization Solution Professional, Steve Morton, Security, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-10-15
Surviving the recession with Free Enterprise OSes (Part 2): In Part 1, I discussed the four Free Linux distributions that are best position to provide extended support and ample functionality to an end user through a protracted recession,Â as well as having the characteristic "safeness" or "stability" factor in terms of being able to weather...; Tags: Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Sun Solaris 10, Red Hat Inc., Recession, Operating System, Novell OpenSuse, BSD, CentOS, Scientific Linux, LTS, LTS Version, Versions, Sun Solaris, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Servers, Software, Hardware, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-10-14
The University of iTunes: The ability, or rather art, of being able to be in bed, pyjamas on (or off, if that's your style), mug of tea in your hand, cuddled up all warm and snug, whilst being able to listen to their adoring lecturers waffle on in class about particle physics or some...; Tags: University, Apple iTunes, Lecture, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-10-14
'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?): 'I'm a PC. A $999 MacBook still doesn't tempt me' (or does it?)MS will have nothing exciting on the OS front for Christmas this year.If you want to do something exciting, you will have to buy a Mac. And, it only gets worse for MS on the MID/NetBook front. That...; Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Laptop sale, Desktop sale, PC, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, laptop computer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Bureaucracy and open source: Do they mix?: Bureaucracy and open source: Do they mix?Being left alone may not be a problem.Remember the executive whose open source company was purchased by Red Hat. He complained that Red Hat wouldn't provide the resources needed for the project, but instead expected a "community" to do the work at much...; Tags: open source; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
What OpenOffice site crash means: What OpenOffice site crash meansSo, I should pay for free software so I don't pay Microsoft?It's not for everyone. However, the reason Microsoft has more robust features is because they spend more money on it. That money is funded by higher prices for their software. If you or your company...; Tags: OOA/OOD/OOP, object-oriented, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., OpenOffice, free software, Open Office Writer; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Apple MacBook 2008 Event: Apple MacBook 2008 EventMore info on the multi-touch?Sounds interesting... is this for the Mac or the iPhone??So much for your prediction ......... of an $800 MacBook. To answer who the big loser was it was you and the people who read your blog. This was basically another non-event...; Tags: Notebooks, Blogging, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook 2008 Event, Apple MacBook 2008, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
(Photos: Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano): (Photos: Cracking open Apple's revamped iPod Nano)Battery replacement?Evidently there is no option to replace the battery on the Nano even at the factory level, unless there is some trick to doing it. So when the lithium battery begins deteriorating after a couple of years, or flatout fails, that's it for...; Tags: Digital music, Engineering, Digital media, Apple iPod, revamped iPod Nano, Cracking Open, Apple iPod Nano, battery, photograph, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Lessig: Five proposals for ending copyright wars: Lessig: Five proposals for ending copyright warsThis article is right on track...Now if we can just get the lobbyists to leave Washington and get the Congress to repeal all the copyright acts passed since 1975.Never Going To HappenThe recent meltdown of Wall Street and the financial markets world wide pretty...; Tags: patent; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Would you pay $1,499 for the Microsoft 'Oahu' Surface table?: Would you pay $1,499 for the Microsoft 'Oahu' Surface table?Off course >: )Yes i would especially if it comes with Windows 7 and has quite a bigger than 22" and Full HD screen.Seriously it is not everyday that Microsoft release an innovative and exciting consumer product.Yes. Heck, I have...; Tags: Keyboards, Games, Food & Beverage, Surface Table, Oahu, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-10-14
Are software megavendors too big to stumble?: Are software megavendors too big to stumble?Upstarts are unlikely to arise...... so long as open source limits the profitability of alternatives. And, as Oracle has shown, when there's real value and credibility, an open source project can be purchased becoming part of the stack.So the real question is, which...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, software-as-a-service, software; Discussion threads 2008-10-14