Dear software manager, working in the open for the very first time? Challenges (I)

Warning: these two posts are a "Lessons Learnt" kind of post, so there is a grandpa kind of smell on it that I am not sure I am comfortable with so there is very little science. I've got lately a few questions from managers about different aspects involved in the transition to working in the … Continue reading Dear software manager, working in the open for the very first time? Challenges (I)

Why to support community driven FOSS events

FLOSS event offerings have exploded in the last few years. You can find everything from very elite, invitation-only pricey events to small, local meetings that are open to everybody. Almost every company that migrates from being an Open Source consumer to a contributor becomes a conference sponsor, which is positive.