KDE Organizational Network Program structure

The Organizational Network Program is divided into three subprograms:KDE Organizational Network Program Guest: basic levelKDE Organizational Network Program Membership: intermediate levelPatron Forum    Depending on the evolution of the network, more levels can be added. Each level with take into consideration the nature of the three basic targets. Each subprogram offer different kind of networking activities … Continue reading KDE Organizational Network Program structure

Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (V)

Related to our topic, the most relevant internal factors /strengths and weaknesses) I can think of are the following:Strengths Passion. Collaboration. Sense of community/identity. Worldwide project. Prominent FLOSS project. Well known brand. Leading technology. Innovative. Well defined product (software). Broad base of skills. Efficient development process. Economically sustainable. Internal communication. Passion: KDE, like other community … Continue reading Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (V)

Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (IV)

After the previous three articles about very basic previous ideas to take in consideration before designing an engagement program for organizations, we need to think about what are going to be the concepts to base our program on.To have a better chance to succeed, we have to build our program on our strengths and not … Continue reading Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (IV)

Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (III)

In order to fully understand this post, you will need to read the previous two of this series Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (I and II).As every community, KDE has members with key positions within some organizations. Some of these can be considered already part of our network of … Continue reading Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (III)

KDE cumple 15 años: lo celebramos en Málaga con unas conferencias

     KDE cumple el próximo viernes 14 de octubre 15 años y KDE España quiere celebrarlo organizando varias acciones divulgativas en diferentes puntos de España. Ya han sido confirmadas conferencias conmemorativas en Barcelona, La Coruña, Málaga y Villareal (Castellón). Otras sedes se unirán a lo largo de los próximos días. Podrás informarte de todas las novedades … Continue reading KDE cumple 15 años: lo celebramos en Málaga con unas conferencias

Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (II)

Some definitionsThe first step I've been doing lately in order to try to write some ideas about a network  of organizations around KDE is to read a little about basic definitions. We need to have definitions in mind in order to use them properly.Network (social)Please check the definition from Wikipedia. It is important to understand … Continue reading Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (II)