it’s not just about UI
Over the past 24hrs the “Windows VS Linux on XOs” debate has picked up [1][2][3], with CNet posting a good article that’s picked up a decent amount of interesting comments. The post concludes, from a child’s point of view, they’re probably going to enjoy an XO no matter what software it’s running and they’d get [...]
Detailed Interview with Walter Bender of Sugar Labs
Walter Bender, former head of software development at OLPC and now running his independent Sugar Labs, gives an in depth interview over at Groklaw. The discussion includes the latest on the OLPC XO/Windows situation, the current status of Sugar and FOSS in general. Well worth the read!
Software Freedom Day 08
Today is Software Freedom Day 08. If you’re a Free Open Source Software junky, then you probably already know. If you’re not and you want to know how open source ideas underpin your human rights you should most definitely get involved at softwarefreedomday.org, follow the developments on SFD planet or keep an eye on Pia’s blog.
Open Source On The Air
James and Karin from Open Source On The Air get Pia “into the studio” and have a good discussion dealing with the latest OLPC XO / Windows news, Open Source in general and Software Freedom Day 08. Prior to Pia’s segment there’s a great talk on the state of audio in Linux. Paul Wayper, open source [...]