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Why does open source need a villain?: Why does open source need a villain?It doesn't need a villianIt just needs competition. And Apple provides some, but they also leave the door open for F/OSS given their restrictive policies.villain or hero?Linus Torvalds"By giving away his software, the Finnish programmer earned a place in history""Some of Torvalds' supporters portray...; Tags: open source, villain, open source need, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Open source as the villain in its own story: Open source as the villain in its own storyhuh?I read a lot of words there, but failed to discern any content!Value of a brandMicrosoft spends so much assuring it remains one of the top 3 most respected and approved brands in the world because sales are increased by trust. ...; Tags: Branding, brand, goodwill, Microsoft Corp., real dollar, open source, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
PlumeBoom: The First Chapter (exe): Evil villains, Crowbeak and Cornix, have taken over the peaceful world of Orniland. The villains have developed a delicious potion that will turn even the nicest person into a Warrior of Darkness. The only hope to restore its tranquility is to send the hero Plumeboom in to save the day....; Tags: Big Fish Games, Villain, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2007-11-09
Are you a white hat, a black hat, or a gray hat?: Are you a white hat, a black hat, or a gray hat?Love TRUE open source, hate the GPL.True open source without limitations and restrictions or encumberances.White HatsOpen source people are white hat hackers, motivated by ethics, thirst for knowledge and freedom.Microsoft advocates are only in it for the money, they...; Tags: Open Source People, villain, open source; Discussion threads 2005-09-10

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600 Starbucks to close. Good Riddance!: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! As the great Obi-Wan Kenobi once said "I felt a great disturbance in the Force...as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced." Click on the "Read the rest of this entry" link below...; Tags: Coffee, Starbucks Corp., Modems, Retail, Wireless LANs, DSL, E-mail, Network Technology, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-21

Why does open source need a villain?: Jobs' Apple simply does not pose the same threat to open source Gates' Microsoft did back in 2005, when ZDNet launched this blog. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: Steve Jobs, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostage: Dreams come true: network guy holds city hostageMY HEROIt's about time that somebody had the JEWELS to do this, but it is not worth the jail time.I know an Island where they take people like him and make them cry or put him in with other folk to do some...; Tags: NETWORKING, Construction, Abbie, network guy, network; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Harry Potter and the da Vinci book of Soduku: Harry Potter and the da Vinci book of SodukuIt's called Sudoku.Amazing in how may ways you spell that word in your blog.... :-)Linguistically laymanComplicated? Sure it is! But, without trying to sound absurd, I always thought Sherman Morgan was the older, alter ego to Harry Potter in a...; Tags: Harry Potter, Internet, Soduku; Discussion threads 2008-07-09
Internet abuse and Cloud Computing: Internet abuse and Cloud ComputingAgreed - principle, not practiceI do think MacOS is better than Vista on almost all measures - and by that same standard that one side in the current U.S. elections has the right.As you say:---Oh and by the way I don't vote on ideological lines anymore...; Tags: hypocrisy, cloud computing, Google Inc., Internet; Discussion threads 2008-07-05
Yang's recovery runway: Months to days (and board should go too): Yang's recovery runway: Months to days and board should go tooCould not agree more, but, that won't save Yang. He will be out soon.The MS offer and Icahn basically destroyed what was left of Yahoo.That is not what those leaving....are saying. They are making it very clear they are disappointed...; Tags: Corporate governance, board, Yahoo! Inc., Yang, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-19
ZoomBook: The Temple of the Sun (exe): Challenge yourself with a new twist in puzzle games as you embark on an exciting adventure through a world of ancient temples and mysterious treasures. When a mysterious package arrives at the local university, two of the most renowned anthropology professors join forces to discover hidden clues and solve mind-boggling...; Tags: Temple, Sun Microsystems Inc., Mumbo Jumbo, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-06-16
News to know: Vista troubleshooting, RIM, XP SP3, Apple, SAP: Notable headlines: XP SP3: Now on Windows Update Ed Bott: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools [See Gallery] David Morgenstern: Is Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x too dark? Larry Dignan: Cisco third...; Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Update, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, SAP AG, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Open source as the villain in its own story: Maybe because of JavaOne and Sun's well-known concerns about open source profit the idea of proprietary hooks which make people pay for open source software is big again. After all, if the code is free and visible why should an enterprise customer write a check to its...; Tags: Asset, Open Source, Asset Management, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Texas oilman strikes blow for wind, predicts ever higher oil prices: Texas oilman strikes blow for wind, predicts ever higher oil prices$5.00/gal!The Arabs will not stop until we are paying $5! http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.comMake Them Sick; Then Sell Them The MedicineIt seems suspicious that a "texas oilman" who has control of oil, and therefore is a beneficiary of high oil prices would want...; Tags: Gas Prices, oil, environmentalist; Discussion threads 2008-04-27
Windows (in)security and open source: Windows insecurity and open sourceIt is "Fife", not "Fyfe"Despite the link you posted to an article discussing "Barney Fyfe Syndrome", per IMDB the character's last name was "Fife".As to the topic, I do think the security folks want us to pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!Funny you...; Tags: error rate, OSS, security, Microsoft Windows, open source; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Can Ironman save Microsoft?: From IO9 via BoingBoing comes word that the next edition of Invincible Iron Man will have our hero, Tony Stark, battling open source? Series writer Matt Fraction actually says the battle between his hero and new villain Ezekial Stane is an allegory for the battle Bill Gates...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-11
Avernum 5 (exe): The latest game in the award winning Avernum series. Travel into the strange underworld of Avernum, a land full of misfits, bandits, and monsters. Hunt the villain who tried to kill your Empress, and keep him from assassinating you first. Features an enormous world. Hundreds of quests and dozens of...; Tags: Spiderweb Software, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-03-12
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (zip): It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. As the last hope of the Jedi, you must lead a band of freedom fighters in an epic struggle to save the galaxy. Can you master the awesome...; Tags: Star Wars, Aspyr Media Inc.; Software downloads 2008-01-15
Trying to predict 2008: Trying to predict 2008More specificity pleaseYou say that IBM needs to get its collective head together re the SCO case. Do you have more specific recommendations on how they should proceed? After all, they appear to be winning.delay the move to PPC? what?The comment about SCO is baffling...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Free trade, Apple iPhone, PPC, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2007-12-31
SCO bankruptcy was celebrated online in 2007: My January piece on SCO's impending bankruptcy finished as the 6th most popular story here all year. It's an indication of user sentiment that while no one wanted to discuss the news, it drew a rating of +15 from readers who recommended it. The actual bankruptcy petition...; Tags: Novell Inc., SCO Group Inc., Bankruptcy, Groklaw, Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-12-15