April 7, 2010
by sjvn01
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Right next to my desk in a bookshelf is my 1988 copy of Kernighan and Ritchie’s the second edition of The C Programming Language. I’ve kept this book, the ur-text of C programming, because C has always been the first … Continue reading
February 11, 2010
by sjvn01
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We all know that lots of companies use open-source software. Trying to get a handle on what open-source programs they use can be a little harder. That’s why OpenLogic, an open-source software support company’s recent report on both their growth … Continue reading
April 3, 2009
by sjvn01
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n the last few years, Sun Microsystems has warmed up to open-sourcing its software. In 2006, Sun opened up Java, and in 2007 it open-sourced most of Solaris under the GPLv3. Smaller, side projects, like NetBeans, the Java-based IDE were … Continue reading
March 26, 2009
by sjvn01
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I find it hard to believe that there are still fools out there who don’t think you can make money, serious as heart attack money, with Linux and open source. Let Red Hat spell it out for you. Red Hat … Continue reading
October 22, 2008
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When you’re a big-time Java application engine vendor like the community side of Red Hat’s JBoss, JBoss.org, picking out a CMS (content management system) isn’t a small deal. That’s why JBoss’ selection of Magnolia is not just another CMS deal. … Continue reading
June 4, 2008
by sjvn01
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Would you to talk to some of the biggest names in open source? No, not me! You know how to talk to me and I’m not exactly a big—or even middle-sized—open-source developer or executive anyway.