Apparently someone is trying to pull a fast one on all us geeks. Even I was duped. I saw a notice that the Google Chrome OS was available and immediatly went to download it. I did take pause for a sec and notice that this was posted on a Google Sites page, “sites.google.com”, however that didn’t really stop me.
I started the download and tweeted about it. I started getting tweetsback that it was a fake! So beware if you see this notice about it’s beta release.
Naturally when a site like Gizmodo, posts something this bloggable, you’d expect geeks to stop whatever they’re doing and get downloading. You would be right. Twitter’s lost the plot and other respected sites including the likes of Daring Fireball reported the story (albeit inquiringly).
One look at the URL should have rung alarm bells, but you should note – this is definitely NOT a Google Chrome OS. The site has been around two weeks and all it is is GNOME with a Chrome browser, and if you’re still not convinced, the footer says “Chrome OS is not related to Google. Service provided by SUSE Studio. See the license.”
Actually to start things off I was thinking of participating in NaNoPodMo. If you are not familiar with NaNoPodMo it is were you podcast each day for a month, and that month being November. So…Starting November 1st, I plan on making a small podcast each day relating to an Open Source Project.
Look for it, put it on your Calendars…Tell your neighbors. November 1st, Valid Syntax.
This is another gem of the Open Source world. ThinkingRock is an app that will help you organize and work your todo list. Actually that isn’t quite a fair description, it’s much more than just a todo list and project manager. It’s a system written to work with your GTD system and it’s philosphies if you are a David Allen Follower.
There is a new version as of June 2nd, 2008 (Version 2.0.1) so go and have a look! It is however free and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. (Written in Java) They do ask for donations to help fund development, so if you use it and like it like I do, please consider a tip their way.
You’ll be hearing more from me on this in the next Valid Syntax.
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Sunday night, since we are not recording Technorama as a weekly show any longer, I thought I would use the time slot to record Valid Syntax.
So, Sunday May 11th about 9:30pm Eastern Standard time head over here for the webcam and audio stream. I will be recording a new show for Valid Syntax, and generally hanging out with all the regulars in the chat room.
If you want to connect to the IRC chat room with your own IRC client no problem! Server: irc.freenode.net Channel: #technorama
I do have a come back plan…I know it has been a while since I have put out a new show, and for those of you still subscribed, I appreciate you hanging with me.
Ten years ago, Netscape issued a press release announcing plans to make available the Netscape Communicator source code for free on the Internet. Citing an installation base of 68 million users and a desire to spread the browser further while encouraging community-driven development, Netscape declared that its bold new strategy would involve full publication and disclosure of the browser’s source code under the Netscape Public License, a GPL-inspired license that would facilitate modification and redistribution—a move laid the foundation for the emergence of Mozilla.
Tonight, I have no plans for New Years, and unless something changes I will be assembling a new Valid Syntax. Sorry for the delay, but there are a number of factors that had stepped in my way.
SO, I hope you are rested after the holidays…cause 2008 looks bigger and brighter for Open Source.
Note: I have to confess, I ordered myself a Nokia N810 today! Can’t wait for it to arrive!
