If GeekNet does opt to sell SourceForge (and/. and Freecode), then ultimately this would be a good move to keep the Allura code out in the open. In that sense, I think this is a very good plan to protect the code.
I interviewed Scott Lowe this evening for ITworld and he denies the allegations. Asked why Perry made his charge, Lowe speculated that Perry may have meant another Scott Lowe.
In order to facilitate access to the videos, we have uploaded several that were hosted locally on our site over the weekend to YouTube, which should allow the LF video site to handle the/. traffic load.
Also, here are the direct links to the videos mentioned in the summary, in the order they were listed:
"hilarious but inappropriate" http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1095 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjRdA25yauU
"well-made but creepy" http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1246 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXhRVCMyGwM
"I'm sure it sounded good in your head" http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1244 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m2azKFJZrg
Mostly this is part of a larger effort by the Linux Foundation to make Linux development more accessible. There's a lot of interested folks out there who simply don't know the nuances of dealing with the kernel (and, perhaps, general free and open source) developers. This document will hopefully tear down any perceived curtains and allow ISVs and individual developers get a good idea of how to deal with the kernel.
Brian Proffitt Community Manager Linux Developer Network
...by about a year. According to this article on internetnews, Red Flag joined the OSDL in January 2005. The Ars Technica reporter must have referenced the same press release, too, since both stories use the exact same quote from Chris Zhao.
My 10 year-old recommended zeeks.com when I asked her this question. I scoped it, and it looks okay, though it's heavily laden with Shockwave animations.
The Feed Your Brain section looked the most interesting for your proto-geeks.
I'm a private pilot, and you're right--we're all taught to land a plane without an engine. But landing a plane like that depends on rather ideal conditions: VFR, fairly high off the ground so you have time to glide, and relatively flat terrain.
I could list several instances where this device would be very useful.
Engine failure just after takeoff (this device is supposed to work with only 300 feet of altitude)
Loss of spatial orientation due to sudden entry into instrument meteorological conditions by a non-instrument rated pilot
Loss of spatial orientation due to sudden entry into severe weather by any pilot
Damage of flight control surfaces due to collision or mechanical failure.
These are not fail-safe devices, from what I have read. You will likely total the plane upon landing, even with one of these thing deployed. But any landing you can walk away from is a good one...
Just wanted to inform everyone that I was finally able to get a hold of someone from Microsoft who answered the question of why they were planning to attend.
The story has been updated with the Microsoft replies as of 2103 UTC.
Peace, LinuxScribe a/k/a Brian Proffitt Linux Today
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Because it should be noted that the cartoons in this book are done by none other than the talented Nitrozac and Snaggy from The Joy of Tech! The review, as kind as it was, did not highlight their efforts nearly enough!
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If GeekNet does opt to sell SourceForge (and /. and Freecode), then ultimately this would be a good move to keep the Allura code out in the open. In that sense, I think this is a very good plan to protect the code.
A few more details of the breach, including the content of the message from the Linux Foundation, can be found on ITWorld.
LinuxScribe
I interviewed Scott Lowe this evening for ITworld and he denies the allegations. Asked why Perry made his charge, Lowe speculated that Perry may have meant another Scott Lowe.
BKP
In order to facilitate access to the videos, we have uploaded several that were hosted locally on our site over the weekend to YouTube, which should allow the LF video site to handle the /. traffic load.
Also, here are the direct links to the videos mentioned in the summary, in the order they were listed:
"hilarious but inappropriate"
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1095
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjRdA25yauU
"well-made but creepy"
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1246
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXhRVCMyGwM
"I'm sure it sounded good in your head"
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1244
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m2azKFJZrg
"one"
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1261
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwmfyeHBFlM
"two"
http://video.linuxfoundation.org/video/1057
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svaHnha-PXs
Thanks for your patience,
Brian Proffitt
Community Manager
Mostly this is part of a larger effort by the Linux Foundation to make Linux development more accessible. There's a lot of interested folks out there who simply don't know the nuances of dealing with the kernel (and, perhaps, general free and open source) developers. This document will hopefully tear down any perceived curtains and allow ISVs and individual developers get a good idea of how to deal with the kernel.
Brian Proffitt
Community Manager
Linux Developer Network
It's back up now. We just had to restart the server and turn on some caching goodness.
Peace,
BKP
LinuxScribe
Is the sound of 10,000 geeks' heads exploding as they achieve pure nirvana....
The Feed Your Brain section looked the most interesting for your proto-geeks.
Peace,
LinuxScribe
I'm a private pilot, and you're right--we're all taught to land a plane without an engine. But landing a plane like that depends on rather ideal conditions: VFR, fairly high off the ground so you have time to glide, and relatively flat terrain.
I could list several instances where this device would be very useful.
These are not fail-safe devices, from what I have read. You will likely total the plane upon landing, even with one of these thing deployed. But any landing you can walk away from is a good one...
Peace,
LinuxScribe
The story has been updated with the Microsoft replies as of 2103 UTC.
Peace,
LinuxScribe
a/k/a Brian Proffitt
Linux Today
Because it should be noted that the cartoons in this book are done by none other than the talented Nitrozac and Snaggy from The Joy of Tech! The review, as kind as it was, did not highlight their efforts nearly enough!
Brian Proffitt