On open source and innovation

OK, open source innovation might be chaotic because it lacks direction. There’s no PR-department at ‘the Linux community office’ to ask what the current innovations are, what’s going on and what’s new. Instead of being lazy you have to find it out for yourself. Even someone who spends a part of the day reading news … Continue reading On open source and innovation

Elvis, Beatles, Nirvana, then who?

Matthew Sidney Long brings up an interesting point with a challange: Please name me a band over the past 10 years who has come close to Nirvana in sheer impact and talent since Kurt put shotgun to mouth above garage in 1994? (and, I’m not talking about some indie band that hardly anyone listens to … Continue reading Elvis, Beatles, Nirvana, then who?

Blog 365 initiative

Via Web Worker Daily I learned about Blog 365.  That’s a nice idea which I heard and did before, and which I think is still valuable enough to bring attention to. More and more people are joining the blogosphere every day.  More and more people ask the same questions over and over – “how can … Continue reading Blog 365 initiative

Marketing social objects

There are a couple of interesting posts (part one, part two) at gaping void on how the Internet (particularly, its social side) is changing marketing. As often with such analysis, the matters could be a little exaggerated and examples somewhat simplistic.  However, if you can handle those, you’ll sure find a few interesting points raised. … Continue reading Marketing social objects

The year 2007 in review

2007 is almost over, so it’s a good time to take a moment and review how it passed. First, let’s see how my 2007 expectations turned out to be: Paperwork. I have done a few things about it, but not as much as I have expected.  While bureaucracy can often be blamed, this time it’s … Continue reading The year 2007 in review