Those of you who follow my blog or are Ubuntu Forums members may know that I often come to the defense of Google. There is a lot of Google-bashing out there. It seems to now be the cool thing to do. I almost laughed out loud when there were blog posts framing the Apple rejection… Continue reading Why I’m not a fan of Google’s cease-and-desist letter to Cyanogen
Tag: open source
How does open source make money?
Introduction This question comes up quite often on online forums. I even had someone ask this in person recently. It’s kind of an odd question, actually, since there is a lot of proprietary software that is offered for cost-free, and no one seems to care how that software does or doesn’t make money. Well, let’s… Continue reading How does open source make money?
The truth about open source and piracy
There are a lot of stereotypes about Linux users as socially awkward too-long-bearded 30-somethings living in their parents’ basements hacking illegally into government servers and indulging in “free” software that’s really pirated software. After all, isn’t that why Linux users use filesharing programs like Frostwire or visit sites like PirateBay? The truth is that many… Continue reading The truth about open source and piracy