Doc Searls, co-author of the Cluetrain Manifesto, has started a community message board around the idea of “Do-It-Yourself IT” (DIY-IT), specifically comparing in-house software development with the DIY home improvement trends. He has some interesting ideas about the direct relationship between the construction industry and the IT industry. Check it out at The IT Garage.
Archive for August, 2004
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Monday, August 9th, 2004Mandrake installation versus Windows
Thursday, August 5th, 2004Dave Fancella’s Stupid Website has an anecdote about the ease of installation of Mandrake LInux 9.2, compared to Windows 2000. He had his wife install both, observing her choices, reactions, and how well she did without assistance.