Apr 29, 2009 2:12pm GMT
Selena Deckelmann wrote a thoughtful post about what you can do to help increase participation by women in open source: What Works? Getting More Women Involved in Open Source. Selena writes, "All the hand-wringing over this problem that starts with “I don’t know what to do” can be solved by simply asking people to be involved. Politely, insistently and like you’re bringing them the best p... more »
All the PHPWomen that's fit to TweetApr 29, 2009 2:11pm GMT
PHPWomen are now on Twitter. You can follow them at: http://www.twitter.com/PHPWomen Who are your other favorite women in open source to follow on Twitter? more »
LinuxFest Northwest 2009: Event reportsApr 29, 2009 4:26am GMT
If you went to LFNW 2009 and wrote a report, let me know so I can link to it. We have magazines flying to print this week and deadlines beating us over the head, so my report will be delayed a few days. In a nutshell, it will say: Two thumbs up for LinuxFest Northwest! So, until then, I leave you with my favorite LFNW 2009 photo as a teaser. UPDATES: LinuxFest Northwest: Gend... more »
Britta Interviews Richard StallmanApr 29, 2009 3:27am GMT
Recently, our News Editor, Britta Wülfing, sat down with Richard Stallman in Munich and discussed Software as a Service, patents, protests, and a whole lot more: Patents, Protests, Plebiscites, and Protecting your freedom. more »
Perhaps you've heard of Jaunty Jackalope?Apr 23, 2009 11:58pm GMT
You've probably heard the news: Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope was officially released today. If you have questions about Jaunty, Mackenzie posted a handy FAQ over on her Ubuntu Linux Tips & Tricks site: Jaunty FAQ more »
LinuxFest Northwest 10th AnniversaryApr 21, 2009 3:47pm GMT
LinuxFest Northwest 2009 is this weekend in Bellingham, Washington. Be sure to swing by the Linux Pro Magazine booth and get a free copy of the April 2009 issue. We'll also be offering a $10 trial subscription that starts with the May 2009 issue, which we're bringing with us to the event. If you want to skip the trial offer and sign up for a 1-year Linux Pro Magazine subscription... more »
Hanging with my Tweet PeepsApr 16, 2009 9:12pm GMT
I'm not the earliest adopter ever, but eventually I started a Twitter account (or two). And recently I met a couple of people after I responded to a tweet from someone who was headed to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Last night, I went to the local monthly Tweetup, which was held right across the street from my office. If you have a Tweetup in your area, I highly recommend that you check it... more »
