Aug 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... 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 partici... 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)... 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... 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 »
ROSE Blog Interviews: Linux Foundation's Angela BrownAug 25, 2009 4:16pm GMT
Over the past few months I've been working with The Linux Foundation's Angela Brown to provide Live streaming from the upcoming LinuxCon event. Angela is one of many women in open source who are diligently working behind the scenes to organize Linux and open source events and help promote free and open source technology. Q: Who are you? A: I'm Angela Brown, the Event and Marketing Manager... more »
ROSE Blog Interviews: Erica Brescia, CEO of BitRockAug 24, 2009 4:43pm GMT
I met Erica more than a year ago at LugRadio Live USA, and since then I've run into her at several events, including OSCON and OpenSourceWorld 2009. In July, Erica was one of many people who contributed to making the first Community Leadership Summit such a success. Q: Who are you? A: I’m Erica Brescia, the CEO of BitRock. We make server software easy to deploy on site, in virtual enviro... more »
