This is the one thousandth post to have been published on the 451 CAOS Theory blog, three years and six days since Raven wrote the first post, describing the blog’s raison d’être. It’s interesting to look back at Raven’s first post as a reminder as to why the CAOS Theory blog was launched and how [...]

Topics for this podcast: *Microsoft’s TomTom suit – meaning for Linux? *The ‘open core’ conversation continues *Linux gaining or waning in netbooks? *Actuate’s BIRT means bigger bet on open source BI iTunes or direct download (28:33, 6.6 MB)

Is Microsoft’s TomTom suit about GPL violation? Red Hat sued for patent infringement. Transparency, transparency, transparency. New CEO at Acquia. Why counting downloads is pointless. Open Source Think Tank. In-Vehicle Infotainment. And more.

I’ve been watching Linux.com, where years ago I used to write and work as a contributing editor, especially closely since the beginning of the year, when the lights seemed to be going out. Actually, I’ve been watching the site and its content for a number of years, but I was disappointed that it sat idle [...]

I’ll be heading over to the West coast at the end of the month for a short trip that will take in EclipseCon – including the Open Source Executive Strategy Summit – OSBC, and the Open Source ISV Forum. It promises to be a busy and interesting trip and I’m looking forward to an intensive [...]

We’ve been having a discussion on the meaning and impact of Microsoft’s TomTom suit, and there seems to be quite a bit of suspicion and angst over Microsoft’s patent and licensing tactics. However, I believe if one wants to see the Microsoft of old, the one known for pressuring partners, undercutting competitors and generally bullying [...]

The importance of transparency. GroundWork gets a new CEO, CFO, funding. Nokia updates Qt. MontaVista adopts Moblin. Is Oracle about to acquire Virtual Iron? And more.

The debate about open source business models is too big to be contained on this blog and has spilled over onto The Open Book on BI where JasperSoft CEO Brian Gentile invited me to respond to his recent assertion that the Open Core model offers the best model for community and commercial success. Rather than [...]