Archive for August, 2004

Doc Searls’ IT Garage | News, ideas and real world stories about how IT folks solve their own problems

Monday, August 9th, 2004

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.

Posted in 01. Open Source | No Comments »

Mandrake installation versus Windows

Thursday, August 5th, 2004

Dave 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.

Posted in 04. Desktop | No Comments »