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Are open source developers too dominant? Ubuntu, Firefox prove yes

Are open source developers too dominant? Ubuntu, Firefox prove yesGetting excited about a browser or an OS???? Why?Those should be just mature very reliable tools. The excitment should be in the things they allow you to do without getting in your way. I bet that at one time you were...

Tags: Web browsers, open source, Ubuntu, Mozilla Firefox, open-source developer, punk, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-03-02

Thanking open source developers

Thanking open source developersThank youYou are right, all of us somewhere or the other use open source products and I, personally have always marveled at the simplicity of Open Source...and i take this as my opportunity to thank those who have brought Open Source to life and everyone who's OPEN...

Tags: open source, open-source developer

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

Do open source developers deserve a premium?

Today we have another one of those reports that tend to drive me crazy. It's from the Bluewolf Group of New York, located just off Madison Square Park, which calls itself "the world's leading provider of professional services for on-demand software applications." But it's not...

Tags: Open-source Developer, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-02-29

Countering the Microsoft cynics

Countering the Microsoft cynicsBenefit of the doubt[i]That's why I am willing to give Ballmer more benefit of the doubt than Foley.[/i]It's much easier to trust the guy with the gun when you're standing next to him instead of in his sights.Can take years to build trustI certainly hope you're right,...

Tags: open-source developer, Microsoft Corp., Steve Ballmer, open source, snake

Discussion threads 2008-02-21

Microsoft to let devs see .NET source

Microsoft to let devs see .NET sourceHow long will it take for a full leak?It's out of the bag now. The open-source developers are probably looking at the "reference only" code now, and MS can't stop them from doing so. Of course, *exact* copies of the source code probably won't...

Tags: .NET, Application servers, Middleware, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft .NET

Discussion threads 2007-10-08

Images: Comcast gets Zimbra zing

Cable giant picks the open-source developer to power its subscribers' Web-based e-mail, contacts and calendar services.

Tags: open-source developer, Comcast Corp., cable, open source, Web

Image galleries 2007-05-06

The hybrid model in open source

In order to get more mileage from their efforts Im seeing more and more open source companies adopt a hybrid model. (The shirt shows a mule train pulling a car. Available from Muledesign.)Hybrid licensing comes in three flavors:An open source developer holds out some code as proprietary. Medsphere is doing...

Tags: open source, hybrid model, open-source developer

Blog posts 2006-11-27

Linux lab to fund open-source developers

Linux lab to fund open-source developersLinux lab to fund open-source developersWhy doesn't OSDL rename itself to what it really is, Linux Development Labs. Open Source != Linux.[i]Applicants must be involved in community projects that don't have access to financial resources or support[/i]Wasn't that the point of open source? To develop...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, open source, Linux Lab, Linux, open-source developer

Discussion threads 2006-03-29

Linux lab to fund open-source developers

Linux lab to fund open-source developersAhh, time for some free cashand beer :)Linux lab to fund open-source developersWhy doesn't OSDL rename itself to what it really is, Linux Development Labs. Open Source != Linux.[i]Applicants must be involved in community projects that don't have access to financial resources or support[/i]Wasn't...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, open source, Linux Lab, Linux, open-source developer

Discussion threads 2006-03-29

Additional Resources

Can (and will) Microsoft keep Silverlight compatible across platforms?

The better question is WHEN will it be better for Microsoft to keep it compatible across platforms, and WHEN or under what conditions might it not be better for MS to NOT keep it compatible across platforms.In other works, it is NOT a question of IF, but, at WHAT TIMES...

Tags: Web browsers, Web site development, Operating systems, .NET, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Roku becomes cloud-enabled with new Roku Channel Store and Developer SDK

The new Roku Channel Store, which is being rolled out to all Roku devices, will greatly expand the capabilities of the $99 set-top on-demand streaming device. Late Sunday night, Roku announced that its players would now have a "Channel...

Tags: Developer, SDK, Roku Inc., Roku Channel Store, Managed Hosting, Corporate Communications, Cloud Computing, Podcasts, Marketing, Internet, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-11-22

Adobe DNG Converter 5.6 RC (Mac)

The Adobe DNG Converter, a free utility that converts files from more than 200 cameras to DNG, enables you to easily convert camera-specific raw files to a more universal DNG raw file. Visit the Camera Raw page for a complete list of supported cameras. Digital Negative was developed to address...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Apple Macintosh, Camera, Adobe DNG

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Google to demo Chrome OS; Detail launch plans

the windoze killer has arrivedChrome OS will put the final nail in M$ coffin!You really can't be seriousyou have to be a fake or something.Your posts are allways way off the mark.By like a continent or two.Windoze? Grow up, manI hope Chrome is good - because it will make...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Facebook app dev posts scathing indictment of App Store

It's a surprise that Apple's App Store review process is tyrannical?Afterall, there certainly isn't anyone more open minded than Stevie Boy Wonder...is there?Gee...who'd have thunk it. so what's he going to do?So what is Hewitt going to do? Develop web apps? All the app stores have major restrictions, look at...

Tags: Smart phones, App Store, Apple iPhone, developer, Facebook

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

AsdGraph3D Pro Excel Addin 1.5.5 (Windows)

AsdGraph3D Excel Addin is an OpenGL-based excel addin that embeds and plots 3D scatterred points, lines, line segments, surfaces or water-tight solids with color attributes, directly from user-specified cell ranges within MS Excel worksheets of one or several open workbooks. Unlike other 3D plotters, AsdGraph3D works seamlessly within Excel, i.e.,...

Tags: 3D, Microsoft Windows, AsdGraph3D Excel Addin, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-12

Tabs Studio 1.7.2 (Windows)

With Tabs Studio the user is able to better manage all open documents in Visual Studio, grouped and organized in an efficient way. Mostly aiming for the professional Windows application developer, it supports the latest VS versions including 2005, 2008 and the 2010 beta. This Visual Studio add-in will especially...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, SV Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2009-11-09

Why Google released Closure Tools

another nail in M$ coffinIt seems Google is second to FSF to send M$ to its grave.You are an idiot....First of all did you even read the article...Not only the article makes no senselike your idiotic rant aggainst MS but it contains several errors.AJAX is javascript and is not unique...

Tags: Scripting languages, Programming languages, tool, Rhino, JavaScript, Java, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-06

Motorola and Palm; will 2009 be designated as a comeback year?

wrongwell matthew, because you have been wrong consistently about the smartphone market the last few years i would argue they are both doomed, when you like them. the pre doesn't help palm as it should regardless of critical acclaim and motorola will participate in the race to the bottom (margin...

Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Mobile operating systems, RIM OS, Palm Inc., Pre, GSM, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Became a developer for PPC 0.1 (Mobile)

If you want became developer download this application, if you be a developer download this application...A new world of software it''s open to allinonepocketpc.com

Tags: Developer, Mobile, Zucchelli

Software downloads 2009-11-02

What Windows7 could mean for Linux

Success becomes a problemIf Win7 is as trouble-free as advertised, then there will be a mass-migration to it. This will make M$ great money in the short term. But once customers are there, they are less likely to EVER upgrade again! They are "happy" with XP now - save for...

Tags: SOAP, Content management, Groupware, Collaboration, Azure, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Communication Foundation, Microsofts, Linux

Discussion threads 2009-10-24