Aug 28, 2009 3:13pm GMT
The 2009 Google Summer of Code recently wrapped up. In this interview, GSoC participant Kanika Vats shares her first experience in the world of open source.Q: Who are you? A: I am Kanika Vats and I was selected for the Database Abstractions project by Systers as part of this year's Google Summer of Code. I am doing B-Tech in Information Technology (IT) from Delhi College of Engineering, India.... more »
Making a Difference: Teaching Girls in Middle SchoolAug 28, 2009 2:57pm GMT
Last night was curriculum night at my daughter's school and I got to meet her new 8th grade science and algebra teacher. My daughter has been raving about this new teacher since school started a couple of weeks ago. Yes, raving – not ranting – about the new science and algebra teacher. As I sat in the classroom listening to the new teacher introduce herself and discuss the chemistry and physics... more »
Announcing New Managing Editor & New Proofer/PolisherAug 27, 2009 4:24pm GMT
Over the past few months, we've been shifting roles here at Linux Pro Magazine/Linux Magazine. I've gradually moved out of my editing position into my new role as Associate Publisher, and I'm happy to announce that Rita Sooby has accepted the role of Managing Editor. Rita gradually took on her Managing Editor duties over the summer and formally moved into her new role this month.In addition to... more »
ROSE Blog Interviews: FSF's Deborah NicholsonAug 27, 2009 2:31pm GMT
Q: Who are you? A: Deborah Nicholson, Membership Coordinator for the Free Software Foundation.Q: What do you currently do in free software? What do you love about it? A: I manage our membership program, so my job is focused on outreach. I love meeting people and talking to them about the projects they're excited about. I'm also organizing our upcoming summit to address women's participation in... more »
ROSE Blog Interviews: Dru LavigneAug 26, 2009 5:08pm GMT
Dru Lavigne was the first person to volunteer her interview when I started this series. I thought I better pull her interview out of the comments section to make sure it's not overlooked. Dru is active in BSD and FreeBSD certification, training, and marketing, in addition to editing the Open Source Business Resource. Q: Who are you? A: Dru Lavigne (http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/unix/bsd) Q:Wha... more »
ROSE Blog Interviews: Stormy Peters, Executive Director of the GNOME FoundationAug 26, 2009 3:22pm GMT
In addition to her work with the GNOME Foundation and Kids on Computers, Stormy Peters is a frequent speaker at industry events and writes a blog at: stormyscorner.com. In September, Stormy will participate in the Free Software Foundation's mini-summit on women in free software.To learn more about the GNOME Foundation, read Stormy's article in the June 2009 issue of the free online magazine Ope... more »
FSF to Host Women in Free Software Mini-SummitAug 25, 2009 4:51pm GMT
The Free Software Foundation announced that it will host a mini-summit on women in free software. According to the announcement, the September 19th summit will "... gather a small group of women activists, thinkers, and scholars to identify strategies and initiatives that will foster sustained participation by women in the movement." Deborah Nicholson of the Free Software Foundation,... more »
