Open Source and Open Innovation with whurley

You know, BusinessWeek asked me about Apple potentially open sourcing the iPhone over a year ago.  Since then: nothing out of Apple, despite mounting pressure from projects like Android that are vying for Apple’s throne.  With Christmas only days away, I’ve only got one thing I want to ask Santa Jobs for, and it ain’t [...]

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So right after I post about what life would be like without open source, Microsoft announces plans to take on the free world. Am I a prophet or what? Just kidding. I’ve already told you why open source software isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. I know folks within Microsoft’s walls who get it—obviously none of [...]

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I was at a conference when two techies walked into the open bar, one an open source supporter and one staunchly anti. They got into it a bit after a few drinks, and Mr. Anti commented loudly, “I wish open source would just go away! It causes more trouble than it’s worth.” Statements I obviously [...]

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