Ahora que se acercan las elecciones, es tiempo de reflexionar sobre los errores cometidos durante estos años atrás con el fin de cometerlos de nuevo, venga quien venga. Voy a referirme a uno en concreto que, con la perspectiva del tiempo, se muestra como un error tan ridículo que no necesita ni una línea, de … Continue reading Nos toca seguir peleando. ¡Qué triste!
KDE Program: Mission and Goals
The last weeks I've been putting some effort in thinking about how KDE (and any free software community) can build a network of organizations taking in consideration the weaknesses and strengths KDE (or any other FLOSS project) have. I wrote a few posts about previous ideas I thought it should be taken in consideration before … Continue reading KDE Program: Mission and Goals
KDE at the Libre Software World Conference 2011
Libre Software World Conference (LSWC'11) is the most important commercial event related with Free Software in Spain. It is organized by ASOLIF, the National Federation of SME's Free Software Associations. As you might remember, I was its Manager Director just a few weeks ago.Last year it was organized in Málaga, Andalusia, and this year it … Continue reading KDE at the Libre Software World Conference 2011
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)
Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (I)
There are a few free software projects out there that have been very successful through the years in attracting developers and building awesome development environments. KDE is one of them. Every new version of our KDE 4.x series is the result of a complex proccess made by hundreds of people working remotely as a well … Continue reading Some previous ideas about building new ecosystems around free software projects (I)
A year after the agreement between KDE eV and KDE Spain
Yesterday, September 29th 2011, it was published in the Dot, the article KDE España, an inspiring first year, wich summarizes KDE Spain activity after the agreement between that organization and KDE e.V. was signed. This milestone have been important due to several reasons:Reinforce the institutional relation between both organizations, allowing KDE Spain to become stronger … Continue reading A year after the agreement between KDE eV and KDE Spain