I like myprogs.net because it introduces me to new softwares for OSX. But unlike other software directories, this one comes with recommendations. I get to see what other people are using and have enjoyed so much that they tell me about them. Sometimes, in the descriptions, I even find out why they liked the software. I’m subscribed to the RSS feed for OSX.
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Here’s a very good discussion on Slashdot that revolves around business reasons for a company to GPL their code. Some of those include:
- Other people can fix your bugs and security holes for you
- No need to pay for beta testers
- Free development of new features, some of which you might not otherwise have thought of yourselves if you can get a development community started.
- Free positive P.R. for your company, especially if things really take off.
- Free advertising for your company as well if you brand the package with your company logo and colours by default.
The issues that came from this thread ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=159218&cid=13334726 are especially insightful.
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Waitaminute. I haven’t posted in a week. But that means there… is… nothing to post! Seriously, I’ve been busy with a few things and a few worries. I’ve been trying to get this Wordpress theme template ready. I’m also in the process of preparing the front end of what I think will be a killer-app for creating blogging communities (I got butterflies in the stomach for this one). And besides, it’s been a slow news week. But if you check out my del.icio.us page, I’ve been using my posting bookmarklet quite judiciously lately.
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