Update (June 15): Cyberwire on Google Play App Store Cyberwire is an open source proof-of-concept for OpenTransact on Android. In the screencast, we see the Android app used to transfer 10 imaginary coffeebucks using one OpenTransact provider implementation. Even with a different OpenTransact provider implementation, we see the same functionality accessed by the same Android … Continue reading
Category Archives: open source
Columbia Exchange Circle on KOMU TV
The Columbia Exchange Circle was on TV yesterday… “The idea of the exchange circle is to connect community members and get people to share the skills and resources that they have in a way that does not rely on the current economy,” said Maggy Rhein, another organizer for the C.E.C. And members say that taking … Continue reading
Software and patents
A lot of people who understand and enjoy Open Source Software don’t necessarily realize one of the main problems with the way the Software industry entrenches itself in a way to remove the ability to innovate form the general public and society as whole.. Software is a mutant in the sense that it can be … Continue reading
Codeathon Participants Earn Time Exchange For Their Volunteer Time
Participants earn time to receive services for their work building open source software to benefit the nonprofit community. (Austin, TX) The Austin Time Exchange Network (ATEN) helps people trade an hour of work for another hour of work within a community. Instead of bartering between just two people and placing different values on the service, … Continue reading
Austin Penguin Day, April 28th
We are looking for nonprofits to attend, but also for technology professionals willing to present or just participate in sessions to add to the information presented. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Penguin Day Comes To Austinwww.austinpenguinday.org Popular One Day Conference Showcasing Open Source Technology Use For Nonprofits And Communities Makes Austin Debut Austin, a city well known for its technology-centric … Continue reading
Codeathon 2.0
CODEATHON 2.0 PRESENTED BY KNOWBILITY AND LEAGUE OF TECHNICAL VOTERS Create open source software to benefit nonprofits. Two events! Two chances to participate! Free food, prizes, unique entertainment. All types and skill levels of designers needed. Collaborate on issues of usability and accessibility, graphical interface and high-level software architecture. More info and to sign up:http://codeathon.pbwiki.com/ … Continue reading