Open Source
VirtualBox, compiling Part 2
So I managed to find all dependencies after some trial and error for compiling VirtualBox 1.6.4 under Ubuntu 8.0.4, then finding the Linux build instructions to confirm. It was not successful however in building, throwing the following error:
Read moreInteracting with BuildBot using IRC
Using BuildBot for Drizzle has been a great way to help in the verification of the sometimes rapid code changes that are being committed. Curious why the IRC notifier within BuildBot only joined and exited the #drizzle channel in IRC, some further investigation of the IRC Documentation lead to more information to share.
Read moreVirtual Box, a world of hurt
I successfully installed Virtual box via a few simply apt-get commands under Ubuntu 8.04 via these instructions . It started fine, after two small annoying, install this module, add this group messages.
Read moreProject Darkstar
It may sound like either a astronomical research project or a Star Wars spin- off, but Project Darkstar is an open source infrastructure from Sun Microsystems that states “simplify the development and operation of massively scalable online games, virtual worlds, and social networking applications.
Read moreMySQL involvement in OSCON opening keynote
Before I get to post my OSCON reflection I see I didn’t post this (which I reference). At OSCON opening keynotes Tim O’Reilly Interviews Monty Widenius & Brian Aker . This provided some interesting answers in a Q & A session.
Read moreDrizzle needs you
Use MySQL, but want to follow the new kid on the block? Want to help contribute to Drizzle? We are seeking help in compiling across different platforms. Please help us by becoming a buildbot slave .
Read moreInstalling Buildbot
BuildBot is a system to automate the compile/test cycle required by most software projects to validate code changes. Here is my environment. $ uname -a Linux app.example.com 2.6.18-53.el5 #1 SMP Mon Nov 12 02:14:55 EST 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux $ python Python 2.
Read moreWorking with Google App Engine
Yesterday I took a more serious look at Google App Engine , I got a developer account some weeks ago. After going though the getting started demo some time ago, I chose an idea for a FaceBook Application and started in true eXtreme Programming (XP) style (i.
Read moreBeyond Blogs
I was reading today in a printed magazine Business Week the article Beyond Blogs . It’s unusual these days to actually read on paper what we can find on our online world.
Read moreMicrosoft, Yahoo and Open Source
There has been plenty of press this week regarding Microsoft making a bid for Yahoo. This week the Wall Street Journal Article From Uncertain Future To Leading Yahoo Bid has prompted me to the following observations.
Read moreNY Tech Meetup – Idea Virus
On more thing that came from the NY Tech Meetup last night was the Idea Virus. It was handed out on a piece of paper. Here is what it said.
Read moreNY Tech Meetup
Tonight I headed to the NY Tech Meetup organized by the CEO of Meetup and co-founder of Fotolog, the company my friend Frank works for. This forum provided for quick presentations by new NY high tech ventures and other interesting discussions, then enabling further networking between people.
Read moreThe Hobbyist and the Professional
I first coined this term in February 2006 in a paper titled “Overcoming the Challenges of Establishing Service and Support Channels” for the conference “Implementing Open Source for Optimal Business Performance” View Paper.
Read moreStories that impress and motivate you
I’ve worked for two Internet startup companies, both around 2 years each, both now long dead. The first was due to eventual lack of new VC funds, the second gross financial managment in the second year (apparently, when we were told there was no money December one year to pay us, the company that made large profits every month for over the first year, then had made losses every month for the past 12 months, but nobody knew about it.
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