Link dump - The Tactical Technology Collective describes themselves “The Tactical Technology Collective’s aim is to advance the use of new technologies as a tactical tool for civil-society in developing and transition countries.” They are the organization behind Africa Source I and II. More to come…
Posts under ‘FOSS’
Demand OpenDocument - Petition
In case there actually are readers of my writings - join in the petition started by OpenFellows.org
Demand OpenDocument - Petition. Make it be heard all the way to Redmond - that you too want an open document standard.
FOSS or Proprietary Software?
Comparison Study of Free/Open Source and Proprietary Software in an African Context: Implementation and Policy-making to Optimise Community Access to ICT
Summary: “The Software Comparison research project provides the needed background information and advice to people who want to make sound software choices for public computer labs in Africa. The final report represents the first [...]
Compatible Linux
Compatible Linux
“CompatibleLinux.org lets you know the degree of Linux compatibility of most hardware products available on the market. Thanks to CompatibleLinux.org., you can make your hardware purchases with better judgment and quality and operating assurances, regardless of whether you have already chosen to work with Linux technology or plan to do so in the future.”
Why Open Source Software?
Why Open Source Software: / Free Software (OSS/FS, FLOSS, or FOSS)? Look at the Numbers!
“This paper provides quantitative data that, in many cases, using open source software / free software (abbreviated as OSS/FS, FLOSS, or FOSS) is a reasonable or even superior approach to using their proprietary competition according to various measures. This paper’s [...]