‘Web 2.0’ posts
Optaros ‘open sources’ DoCASU 1.0, a RIA User Interface for Alfresco ECM
Posted by Optaros on 15 Jul 2008
Open Source software has many advantages compared to proprietary alternatives. The fact that the source code is open might often not even be the most relevant benefit. The ability to access functions and componentized services through open APIs (application programming interfaces) allows to focus development efforts on what is most important for the usage of | View post »
Organic Open Source: Jeff Whatcott of Acquia
Posted by John Eckman on 02 Jul 2008
During the Enterprise 2.0 conference in Boston, Jeff Whatcott and I sat down for a quick interview to discuss Acquia, where he is Chief Communicator, and their plans with respect to the Drupal project and Enterprise 2.0. Jeff talks about the unique position of Acquia in relation to Drupal as an “organic open source” project: | View post »
Open Source and Innovation: John Newton of Alfresco
Posted by John Eckman on 02 Jul 2008
During the Enterprise 2.0 conference this June in Boston, I sat down with John Newton, the CTO and Chairman of Alfresco, for a brief (7:11) discussion about the intersections between ECM and Enterprise 2.0 and the value of community-driven innovation in open source. Newton lays out a very clear picture of how Alfresco has a | View post »




