Open Source Software Is A Complex Game

Open Source Software (OSS) defenders are angry. Consumers are confused. Lawsuits are increasing, but aren't the answer. The development, marketing and usage of Open Source Software has become more complex over the past several years. I'm an advocate of OSS, but even I have fallen victim to laziness and lack of education when it comes to following...

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Person Of The Year: The Web API

No sense in waiting a few more weeks to announce this, I don't think two more weeks is going to change the outcome. Votes are in, tallied and tabulated, and hands down the Person of the Year is? The Web API. Web API's are the hottest thing on the Internet and in Web development. Application like Twitter and Facebook provide third party applications...

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No Development For Old Men

I started listening to a new podcast today, well new for me, called This Developers Life. And aparently I started listening at a great time. The podcast is hosted by Rob Conery and Scott Hanselman. The podcast is a discussion on things technical and not so technical. Great idea, been wanting to do something like this for a while. Last weeks show...

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Google eBook Store - The Good And Bad

Today I received a notice that Google had opened their long awaited digital book store. I was excited to see what they had to offer, so I promptly loaded up the site. The interface Googlesque; clean and simple. Android, iPad/iPhone/iTouch, the Web, the Nook and something from Sony. Having all the mobile devices is great. Sorry BlackBerry,...

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Temple Square Lights

I walked by the Salt Lake Temple this evening just as the Christmas lights came on, so I snapped a few pics on my iPhone 4. I can tell when looking at these full screen that I take crappy photos on the iPhone.[gallery link="file" columns="2...

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