Amen, Brother

Linux.com recently published an excellent article on The Open Source Process, and what can happen when things interfere with it.

Twice in recent weeks open source projects have surprised me with their lack of openness. In both cases, developers acted or spoke out in such a way as to intentionally push other developers away from their work.

This makes more sense then Anything I have read on the subject. If you are a believer in the Bazaar mentally, I highly suggest that you read the article.

Coming Attractions

Look forward to a full VIDEO review of KDE 4. Many things simply cannot be captured with screenshots alone, and I hope this helps somewhat. I don't know when this will be, but assume very end of August to early September.

KDE 4 Beta 1 Review

This page used to contain a review of KDE 4 Beta 1. However, under the following circumstances, I have decided to take it down:

• After examination, I was using KDE 4 3.91, an alpha release.
• The Live CD I used in the review was not at all usable, leading me to believe something was wrong.

A more accurate and complete review will be posted later. KDE 4 is installing in my Virtual Machine as I type this. I also plan on making YAK4 Live CD (Yet Another KDE 4 Live CD). I apologize for the previous review. No matter how I word this, It was still my fault. Dan

KDE 4

The first beta of KDE 4 was release today. Review (with screenshots!) to follow.

I froze hell.

Don't ask how, I managed to FUBAR my Linux system. (Note to self: It's Raising Skinny Elephants Is Utterly Boring). Don't expect much of me for a little bit. As a side note, I just noticed that Newegg.com is now selling Cell Phones from AT&T wireless. No iPhone though.