Tag Archives: open source

All Things Open 2017 is the Deal of the Week

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Shibby

The excitement for the largest open source conference on the east coast is starting to build. On Wednesday of this week, the team from All Things Open had some great news to share. First, they launched the latest version of … Continue reading →

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Open Source 101 debuts in Raleigh, The Open Source City

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Shibby

If you are interested in exploring what the world of open source has to offer or seeing what the professional technology environment will look like in the future, then mark your calendar for Saturday, February 4, 2017.

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Hire for Culture Fit, Not Groupthink

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Shibby

Open. Transparent. Collaborative. Fast-paced. Constant change. Those are words that I’d use to describe the work culture I’ve lived in for the last 13 years as a Red Hat associate. I love every bit of it, but the culture at … Continue reading →

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FOSS4G NA 2016 is in Raleigh from May 2-5

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Shibby

FOSS4G NA is coming to Raleigh! The conference will be held on May 2-5, 2016 in the Raleigh Convention Center. FOSS4G stands for Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial. This annual North American conference, a collaborative event organized jointly … Continue reading →

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Boston Fun on Father’s Day Weekend: Waterfront

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Shibby

June has been a busy month. I helped with a book launch, CityCamp NC, and now this… June started off with the launch of The Open Organization, a new book from Red Hat CEO, Jim Whitehurst. My role has changed … Continue reading →

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Soaking in OpenStack and the Georgia Aquarium

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Shibby

OpenStack Summit Atlanta 2014 The agenda was overflowing at the OpenStack Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. There were almost 5,000 people attending keynotes, sessions, networking, and a little bit of night life. I’ve had a blast, learning as much as possible … Continue reading →

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When to release your source code?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Shibby

This time last year, I was in full editing mode for my book, The foundation for an open source city. I was also in the middle of my IndieGogo crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness for my project. But there was … Continue reading →

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Book Chapter 1: What is open source?

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Shibby

If you’re curious about open source, here is an excerpt describing what open source is in plain English from The Foundation for an Open Source City, a book that explores the five elements of an open source city. If you missed … Continue reading →

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Ready for OSCON | Open source city book special

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Shibby

Open source experts and those interested in open source will be descending upon Portland, OR this week for OSCON (Open Source Conference) by O’Reilly.  I arrived on Friday and attended the Community Leadership Summit (CLS), an unconference focused on community … Continue reading →

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Now available on Lulu and Amazon: The foundation for an open source city

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Shibby

It’s time for another update from my recently self-published book, The foundation for an open source city. First, an excerpt from Chapter one, a section called “The five elements of an open source city” which is the essence of the … Continue reading →

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