Tag Archives: CityCamp Raleigh

We built this city on open source

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Shibby

In February 2013, I launched an IndieGogo crowdfunding campaign called Open source all the cities to generate awareness for my book and to help raise money to get the first 500 copies printed. I was overwhelmed by the amount of … Continue reading →

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Open source city campaign update

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Shibby

With 22 days left to go in the “Open source all the cities” campaign, we’re 94% of the way there with 73 funders. I’m very excited and thankful for all the support. I think we can get to 100 funders … Continue reading →

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Open source all the cities – Indiegogo crowdfunding launch

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Shibby

My book, The foundation for an open source city, is in the final stages of completion. I’m very excited. I know many of you have been eager to read the book and get your hands on a copy. And lucky for … Continue reading →

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Help select my open source city book cover

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Shibby

I’m making great progress on my book. Pam Chestek has completed the first round of editing and I’ve gone through all those edits and made additions, updates, and corrections where needed. Now it’s going through a second round of editing … Continue reading →

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Book introduction: The foundation for an open source city

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Shibby

As a preview to the book I’m working on, currently in editing, I wanted to share the introduction to my book and get some feedback from some of my potential readers. Please let me know what you think. Good, bad, … Continue reading →

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Writing a book about Raleigh being an open source city

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Shibby

It’s about time to come out of hibernation mode and come out swinging for 2013. I’ve been quiet the last two weeks. Red Hat had their annual holiday shut down from December 24 to January 1 and I decided to … Continue reading →

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City Council Has Perfect Attendance at CityCamp Raleigh

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Shibby

Originally posted on opensource.com and licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA. What started with a unanimous vote to adopt an open source resolution eventually became a long-term commitment to the open source way. How many of you have had an elected … Continue reading →

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Ten Teams Compete for CityCamp Raleigh $5000 Prize

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Shibby

The unconference at CityCamp Raleigh on June 2 was amazing. The ideas. The passion. The people. For those of you unfamiliar with the unconference format, we gathered at 9:00 am  on Saturday. The coffee was a little late, so we … Continue reading →

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CityCamp Raleigh Agenda for Friday, June 1

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Shibby

Here is the agenda for CityCamp Raleigh, Friday, June 1 from 12pm – 5:30pm at Vintage 21′s West Campus at 117 S West St (map). Walk-up registrations are welcome. Registration is free, seating is limited. Be sure to vote on … Continue reading →

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A Preview of the CityCamp Raleigh Agenda

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Shibby

Here’s a peak at the agenda for Friday, June 1. Lunch will be provided from 12-1pm. There will also be a chance to network during this time. You should register so we know you’re coming. On Saturday, June 2, we … Continue reading →

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