Tag: open source
Are you powering your business with open source tech? Here’s why you should
For starters, open source is inherently flexible, removing vendor lock-in and providing code which can be customised or extended to meet a particular need.
Four tests for e-commerce providers (before they get the gig)
If you’re set to start an online business, your website will become your brand’s bread and butter. Therefore, having the right e-commerce solution is crucial.
The best innovation requires you to loosen your grip
Have you ever worked in a company where the boss or your manager hoards information? Unfortunately, this is not all that uncommon. The old saying goes that "Knowledge is Power", and those who are insecure in their abilities or feel threatened by those around them try to remain in control by hording information.
Google Chrome OS explained in three-and-a-half minutes
For those who haven't quite gotten their heads around what Google is up to with it new Chrome browser and future web-based operating system, the search giant just released this video explaining it all in very simple terms. This accompanied Google's announcement today that it is releasing the Chromium OS open source project.
Open data or bust: the road to the digital public square
All of us would applaud moves toward greater openness and transparency in government, but is the bureaucracy ready to reveal all its cards by making hard-to-find data available in web and mobile device software applications?
Firefox 3.5 Treats Videos Like Web Pages
The new version of Firefox (3.5) is scheduled for release next week, and apart from speed improvements it promises to handle video in an entirely new and innovative way. How? Check out this demo Mike Beltzner, director of Firefox, gave TechCrunch.
Not-for-profit Miro launches new ‘adopt a line of code’ business model
In an effort to secure required development funds and a way forward, open source media software platform Miro today announced its revised business model: adopt a line of the software's code.
Not-for-profit Miro launches new 'adopt a line of code' business model
In an effort to secure required development funds and a way forward, open source media software platform Miro today announced its revised business model: adopt a line of the software's code.
