Explains why simply releasing government source code isn't true open source, which requires licensing, community, and collaboration.
Guide for students to retrieve lost Microsoft DreamSpark product keys from their online account.
A guide to IT Asset Management, emphasizing the importance of defining stakeholder questions to determine what data to collect in an IT inventory.
Analyzes the debate on releasing US government-funded software as open source vs. public domain, focusing on legal nuances and practical barriers.
Explores the Transitive Grace Period Public Licence, a software license allowing temporary proprietary use of improvements before open-sourcing.
A 2008 link roundup discussing open source commandments, Linux desktop strategies, and industry moves from companies like rPath and Microsoft.
Discusses the ethics and consequences of anti-cracking measures in software, advising against deceptive practices that harm user trust.
Analyzes the 2006 Novell-Microsoft patent deal, arguing it's harmful to Linux and GPL compliance due to legal loopholes.
