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Yes to new open source business models, no to whinging

Yes to new open source business models, no to whingingThose are some inspiring words.That is the way to go!FOSS will flourishWhile thousands of people are on unemployment insurance, it's time for them to start working as volunteers for companies like Red Hat or IBM on OSS projects.When times will be...

Tags: Linux, open source, open source business model, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-03-27

The power of open spectrum

The power of open spectrumgreat ideea but...even the open spectrum needs some regulation, because otherwise it will be abused by some using high powered devices over a wide spectrum.Ideally a new protocol that would allow devices to play nice in this spectrum is needed.Here's a philosophical question for you:[i]As I...

Tags: Blogging, Google Inc., spectrum

Discussion threads 2008-05-23

Red Hat: JBoss picks up steam, but were the earnings that great?

Red Hat: JBoss picks up steam, but were the earnings that great?What's your point?I'm trying to understand what point you're making about Red Hat's performance. Are you saying it's good, bad, optimistic, pessimistic?Anyway, Steven J Vaughn-Nichols' point about Red Hat making money, and continuing to grow it's revenue and...

Tags: Red Hat Inc., open source business model, open source, revenue, JBoss

Discussion threads 2008-03-28

Open source business model reaching tipping point

Open source business model reaching tipping pointyeah, but ....Thats all I keep reading about. These tools that add something, and extend Databases, W2 and other likewise services.BUT the real questions is, WHERE ARE the REAL services like Accounting Software (G/L, A/R, A/P, I/V, PO, HR-PR, FA ..etc) that are in...

Tags: Open Source Product, open source, Open Source Business Model, license fee

Discussion threads 2008-01-23

Will video get a serious open source business model?

Will video get a serious open source business model?open access?I know you are using lower case for "open source", but the type of thing you are discussing isn't related to a "source" at all. It isn't peer production that primarily needs to be legalized in this case, just peer...

Tags: Corporate communications, open source, open source business model, video

Discussion threads 2007-07-31

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

Microsoft abandons open source discussion

Microsoft abandons open source discussionAt least you're being paid.Quote:"My view is that Microsoft was never going to give more than lip service to openness, so why bother? If all you're going to pay me is lip service, frankly, I'm happy to decline the honor."Though I guess open source does provide...

Tags: Jason, open source business model, Microsoft Corp., open source, blog, open source discussion, blogging

Discussion threads 2006-06-12

Augustin still believes in open source values

Augustin still believes in open source valuesand Saddam still believes he is the ruler of IraqNeed I say more.what are the open source values1) its a disruptive business (we wont be able to compete on equal terms, so lets come up with a...

Tags: open source, open source value, Augustin, Open Source Business Model

Discussion threads 2006-06-09

There are a variety of open source business models

There are a variety of open source business modelsAnd which of these compare with propriataryin actual profits and ROI?Nice examples.You left out Sun Microsystems. But anyway, a lot of people don't understand the open source models. They can't seem to grasp the "Open" GPL thing. Or how...

Tags: open source, open source business model, wide-open

Discussion threads 2006-05-26

Additional Resources

Is Google the Center of the Universe?

Google and the universe"Say what you will about Murdoch?s empire, ethics and politics, but you can?t argue about the fact they employ over 60,000 people in an era when shedding jobs is the ?Wall Street juice? of a jobless ?recovery?."This may be true, but it is a lousy argument. We...

Tags: INTERNET, Microsoft Windows, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Larry Augustin's practical revolution at SugarCRM

Dana, what is the trend in the Open Source community?OS started as a software development and delivery model "for the people by the people", i.e. free use enabled by free contributions. Now free contributions are likely drying out. Companies with paid employees are contributing the most significant part of code....

Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Welcome Back, SugarCRM

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Google goes all-in with an open source cloud

RE: Google goes all-in with an open source cloudGoogle is redifing the marketplace each day with calculated innovation to set the table for their advancement and domination in the future. I can't for the fight that is coming with MS Office next year and Google docs.another nail in M$...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Chrome, Windows 7 market share, Google Inc., open source, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Chatting (Not Chattering) About Salesforce - Part I

(NOTE BEFORE I START: This is one really long post. So rather than post it in all its glory in a single file or post it here over two days, I'm trying something new. I'm posting the first half here. And the second half on PGreenblog.  Let's see how that...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Customer Service, Twitter Inc., Sales Force, Customer, CRM, Integration, Force.com, Service Cloud 2, Sales Force Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Paul Greenberg

Blog posts 2009-11-23

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

MySQL Workbench OSS 5.2.8b1 (Mac)

MySQL Workbench enables a DBA, developer, or data architect to visually design, generate, and manage all types of databases including Web, OLTP, and data warehouse databases. It includes everything a data modeler needs for creating complex ER models, and also delivers key features for performing difficult change management and documentation...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, MySQL, Database Design, OSS, MySQL Workbench, Databases, Open Source, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Apple's "force fed ads" patent more likely related to content, not hardware

Perhaps neitherHopefully you are right and they'll use this process to allow customers to earn free content. Unfortunatley I see this as being a way for Apple to increase its warchest by forcing its followers to view ads. Perhaps it'll be a blend - view enough ads to put $10...

Tags: hardware, O'Grady, advertisement, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet

Photo gallery:2010 Audi A5 CabrioletThe Audi A5 is a stunningly beautiful coupe with excellent power and performance. Unfortunately, the 2010 Audi A5 Cabriolet is not that car. In an effort to please drop-top lovers, Audi cut the roof off of the A5 Coupe, an element that accounted for the majority...

Tags: Audi AG, A5 Cabriolet

Product reviews 2009-11-16

Is it a sound business decision for Nokia to buy Palm?

It could be a great way to gain some market share, and cover more bases.And, Nokia could market it in other markets.Just like breakfast cereal, saturating the market could be a good strategy.Nokia wouldn't put out a Palm phoneBut they'd be very happy to own Palm's IP - patents et...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Palm Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Android army keeps growing as Dell enlists; Will the mobile OS war follow PC history?

Well, this is exactly what MS wanted to do with Win Mobile - that fizzled.I think that was mostly due to that fact that Win Mobile was is so bad.But, Android is the real thing, and is a great OS, to the point that nobody is even talking about Win...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Manufacturing, Operating systems, PC, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Win Mobile, mobile, operating system, manufacturer

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Open source be not proud

microsoft over java???hardly.Ellison should use GPL v3 for mysqland commit 1 billion dollars to it.This deal will sail through and everyone will be happy.It is a pyramid schemeFor a long time open source companies were only "profitable" because their perceived value.MySQL is a very good example of this. They sold...

Tags: Databases, open source, MySQL

Discussion threads 2009-11-10