What is even more interesting than the fact that they are actually acknowledging open source, is that they are releasing an open source product: Workforce Connections
I'm just now in the application phase of signing up for an online program with a well known university and am interested in what others have to say to this. On one hand I'm excited to be going back to school, but at the same time I'm hesitant for the exact same reasons.
Honestly though, I think that online programs are going to primarily depend on the professor just like a "real" college and sometimes a class you might think is going to be interesting is going to suck b/c of lousy teaching. That's just the way it goes.
There are many ways to contribute to open source projects other than donations. Most companies that use open source products in their buisness also contribute back to the projects themselves by helping to extend the projects.
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What is even more interesting than the fact that they are actually acknowledging open source, is that they are releasing an open source product: Workforce Connections
I'm just now in the application phase of signing up for an online program with a well known university and am interested in what others have to say to this. On one hand I'm excited to be going back to school, but at the same time I'm hesitant for the exact same reasons.
Honestly though, I think that online programs are going to primarily depend on the professor just like a "real" college and sometimes a class you might think is going to be interesting is going to suck b/c of lousy teaching. That's just the way it goes.
There are many ways to contribute to open source projects other than donations. Most companies that use open source products in their buisness also contribute back to the projects themselves by helping to extend the projects.