cuba going open source

[5Gs]

http://government.zdnet.com/?p=2930

sure will save them a lot of money from licensing.

[krygny]

Originally posted by 5Gs
http://government.zdnet.com/?p=2930

sure will save them a lot of money from licensing.

Maybe not, since they were probably pirating most of the commercial software they were using anyway. I use a lot of open source software because I prefer it but even if I didn't, I wouldn't consider the government of Cuba a raving endorsement; not exactly a paragon of technological advancement.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by krygny

Maybe not, since they were probably pirating most of the commercial software they were using anyway. I use a lot of open source software because I prefer it but even if I didn't, I wouldn't consider the government of Cuba a raving endorsement; not exactly a paragon of technological advancement.

The whole things is a really big "Who cares"!

[krygny]

Originally posted by N_Jay


The whole things is a really big "Who cares"!

Ah yes, the universal rhetorical question that can be directed at absolutely any subject. Obviously YOU don't care and we get the point.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by krygny

Ah yes, the universal rhetorical question that can be directed at absolutely any subject. Obviously YOU don't care and we get the point.

OK, well, if it is not a universal "Who Cares", then someone find something that shows it has ANY relevancy to anyone (With the possible exception of those in Cuba)?

[5Gs]

Originally posted by krygny

Maybe not, since they were probably pirating most of the commercial software they were using anyway. I use a lot of open source software because I prefer it but even if I didn't, I wouldn't consider the government of Cuba a raving endorsement; not exactly a paragon of technological advancement.

wow I never thought of it that way, that they were pirating whatever software they were using. good point.

[5Gs]

Originally posted by N_Jay


OK, well, if it is not a universal "Who Cares", then someone find something that shows it has ANY relevancy to anyone (With the possible exception of those in Cuba)?

I can easily say the same about some threads you've started.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by 5Gs


I can easily say the same about some threads you've started.

Maybe so.

That is why I asked about a "third" point of reference.

[5Gs]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Maybe so.

That is why I asked about a "third" point of reference.

if I remember correctly, you're no fan of open source, so that probably explains your attitude of who cares. according to the article, there's a department of students dedicated to open source programs. it's a relatively tiny number of developers, but that's still more developers who can possibly improve on current code. my guess is they're not that advanced, but it would be interesting to see what they can do in a few years. well, maybe not to you...

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by 5Gs


if I remember correctly, you're no fan of open source, so that probably explains your attitude of who cares. according to the article, there's a department of students dedicated to open source programs. it's a relatively tiny number of developers, but that's still more developers who can possibly improve on current code. my guess is they're not that advanced, but it would be interesting to see what they can do in a few years. well, maybe not to you...

Nope, not a fan of Open-Source.

I personally think it is a flawed concept (much like socialism) that sounds good on the surface and has many underlying issues that the proponents care to ignore.

I have been watching the 'Open-Source is going to win" battle for over 10 years now, and I don't see any significant change in the outcome.

All that aside, I would better (without looking at any data, but feel free to correct me if you know better) that almost any US state with a major university has more people working on open source software than the total of Cuba.

Since the total work of the entire open source world has not been able to reach the "tipping point" (so to speak), I don't think bringing the software development "power" of Cuba to the task is going to make any impact.

So unless someone has some new information, I will keep this news in the "who cares" category.

Of curse those who follow Open-Source with a religious like fervor will see this just as some see the image of Mary in a shadow, as a divine sign.

(Maybe its not obvious, but I ave given this a lot of thought rather than just approaching it with the mindset of a pro or anti open-source drone.)

If you really think it is that big A deal, I will bring it up with a friend I am visiting this week. He is the founder/president of a small software company. He may have a different view than I or you have.

[5Gs]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Nope, not a fan of Open-Source.

I personally think it is a flawed concept (much like socialism) that sounds good on the surface and has many underlying issues that the proponents care to ignore.

I have been watching the 'Open-Source is going to win" battle for over 10 years now, and I don't see any significant change in the outcome.

I'm not sure what you mean by "win" but I know open source software is used by lots of companies.

All that aside, I would better (without looking at any data, but feel free to correct me if you know better) that almost any US state with a major university has more people working on open source software than the total of Cuba.

I'm sure that's the case. but didn't I already say that? cuba is/will be a relatively tiny developer population.

Since the total work of the entire open source world has not been able to reach the "tipping point" (so to speak), I don't think bringing the software development "power" of Cuba to the task is going to make any impact.

nobody said they were going to be a big impact. I'll even say that it'll take them time to catch up anyway.

So unless someone has some new information, I will keep this news in the "who cares" category.

ok, we'll leave it in the n_jay personal "who cares" category.

Of curse those who follow Open-Source with a religious like fervor will see this just as some see the image of Mary in a shadow, as a divine sign.

I doubt there are any who see it as that, but maybe you might know someone.

(Maybe its not obvious, but I ave given this a lot of thought rather than just approaching it with the mindset of a pro or anti open-source drone.)

I'm open to whatever works best/efficient, which includes open source software. for example, to share files between linux and windows, I use samba. did you just have a terrible experience with open source software, that you have such an anti-open source attitude?

If you really think it is that big A deal, I will bring it up with a friend I am visiting this week. He is the founder/president of a small software company. He may have a different view than I or you have.

nope, I never thought of it as a big deal. just something I came across, and I thought of sharing it here.

btw, in case you're not up to date on technology news, big companies are embracing open source software. I'm sure you've heard of companies like microsoft, ibm, sun, and google.

[krygny]

Originally posted by N_Jay


Nope, not a fan of Open-Source.

I personally think it is a flawed concept (much like socialism) that sounds good on the surface and has many underlying issues that the proponents care to ignore.

I have been watching the 'Open-Source is going to win" battle for over 10 years now, and I don't see any significant change in the outcome.

All that aside, I would better (without looking at any data, but feel free to correct me if you know better) that almost any US state with a major university has more people working on open source software than the total of Cuba.

Since the total work of the entire open source world has not been able to reach the "tipping point" (so to speak), I don't think bringing the software development "power" of Cuba to the task is going to make any impact.

So unless someone has some new information, I will keep this news in the "who cares" category.

Of curse those who follow Open-Source with a religious like fervor will see this just as some see the image of Mary in a shadow, as a divine sign.

(Maybe its not obvious, but I ave given this a lot of thought rather than just approaching it with the mindset of a pro or anti open-source drone.)

If you really think it is that big A deal, I will bring it up with a friend I am visiting this week. He is the founder/president of a small software company. He may have a different view than I or you have.

You still posting to this thread? Oh, so you DO care.

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by krygny

You still posting to this thread? Oh, so you DO care.

Yep

[krygny]

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/55751.html
http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8553667891.html

[N_Jay]

Originally posted by krygny
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/55751.html
http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8553667891.html

Yes, I would agree those are more significant.

The first one especially.

The second is a bit of another really good sounding, but "so what" announcement.

10,000 a month fields a fleet of something under 1/2 million computers assuming a 4 year life span.

To put that in perspective that is about 3 or 4 days of shipments from Dell.