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Outcert and LPI: Lifelong Learning is More Than a Purpose
Lital Shoshan Idel tells me, “We want to spread a message to the world. A message as to why lifelong learning it is more than a purpose; it’s a vision that must be clear to all of us. Sharing in that … Per saperne di più
Blame the Tool or Blame the Tool User
A long time ago and far away, a Captain in the British Army retired from service and moved to an estate near Ballinrobe in Ireland. His name was Charles and he moved into Lough Mask House, a property owned by … Per saperne di più
Tailor-Made Suits for Computers: TUXEDO Computers
In this article, we asked Herbert Feiler about how TUXEDO Computers was born, how it developed into the company it is today, and what he sees in its future. Turning a hobby into a profession may sound trite, but it best describes … Per saperne di più
Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Jon “maddog” Hall
In “Open Source Journeys”, Marcel hangs out and chats with people who have been captured by the spirit and promise of Linux and Open Source software. Open Source is part philosophy, part technology, and part ideology. That’s a powerful combination … Per saperne di più
The Vikings, eBooks, and Open Source
If you were hoping to read a rollicking tale of those Norse seafaring explorers of old, heading out in their dragon-headed ships to explore and conquer distant lands, launching enthusiastically into battle with sword held high above their horned helmets, … Per saperne di più
How to use a compass
As long as I can remember, I’ve disassembled nearly every electronic device I could lay my hands on. Starting with the old pick-up from my parents, my first hi-fi set and Mini Disc player, I continued to perform this exercise … Per saperne di più
OLPC, Peru, and a Vision for Education
Telling people about the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program in Peru means I can share one of the best things I’ve done in my life, where my values and the basis of free software and open source came together … Per saperne di più
Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Terry Hancock
Marcel hangs out and chats with people who have been captured by the spirit and promise of Linux and Open Source software. Open Source is part philosophy, part technology, and part ideology. That’s a powerful combination that sparks the imagination … Per saperne di più
Zigging while others are zagging
These days, at least in the US, it’s common for airline safety announcement to conclude with something like, “We know you have a choice of carriers and we appreciate that you chose us today”. It’s a nice sentiment, but it … Per saperne di più
Open Source Journeys: In Conversation With Carla Schroder
Today’s podcast features Carla Schroder, a self-described “tool nerd” who went on to become a big name in the world of open source articles, blogs, and actual paper books. Specifically, Carla has written “Linux Cookbook”, “Linux Networking Cookbook”, and “The … Per saperne di più
Doing It For The Right Reasons: Millennials, Open Source, and Philosophy
By Marcel Gagné Congratulations on choosing a carreer in Linux and Open Source! If you’re just starting on the journey, I wish you all the best. I’m thrilled to hear that you’ve decided to pursue a career in Linux and … Per saperne di più
Will A Robot Eat Your Job?
One of my favourite news shows did a depressing story about jobs and careers, that somehow made me feel better about mine. Among my few regular watches on television these days is “Last Week Tonight”, an HBO news/comedy show hosted … Per saperne di più