Monthly Archives: October 2006

Doing my bit with Ubuntu Linux

By | Published: October 5, 2006

Canonical have recently introduced a ticket system for Ubuntu Linux and other projects hosted on Launchpad. Like other help desk/ticketing systems it allows people who have problems installing or running Ubuntu Linux and other applications to post questions. The questions get answered by members of the community, not necessarily developers or employees of Canonical. …

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Oooh You Have Ubuntu

By | Published: October 4, 2006

At work a new SAP Developer just walked up to my desk to ask a question, spotted the Ubuntu CDs and said “Ooh! You have Ubuntu!”. I didn’t press the subject further (I have work to do), but that brightened up my morning I can tell you.

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Just what do you say to the Windows Weenie

By | Published: October 3, 2006

Now okay the term “Windows Weenie” is somewhat pejorative, I’ll admit, but what else do you call them?

Potential Free Software Users?
Proprietary Software Fans?
The Unenlightened?
Sheep?

Whatever you call them, they’re the people you meet who are actively pro-proprietary software or veremently anti-free software. I’ve met quite a few who have reacted in very different ways …

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Leveraging skills to help Free Software

By | Published: October 3, 2006

A lot of talk in the Open Source community is about contributing. Indeed in a previous blog post I mentioned a discussion I had with a guy who doesn’t directly contribute back to the community. I think there’s distinct reasons why people don’t give back to the community directly. First it’s worth outlining some …

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Doing things I don’t like to fund things I love

By | Published: October 2, 2006

I have been working in the field of computing since the age of 18. Like other dedicated IT professionals over that time I’ve been exposed to many applications, platforms and systems. Some of them I’ve actually found enjoyable to use, not all, but some. Maybe it’s just rose-tinted spectacles, but I’m sure I found …

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