Tag: ismail

  • Do startups use Open Source?

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    I was very much of the impression that startups these days, because they want to keep spending to a minimum, would be more likely to use Open Source tools to develop their applications. The likes of MySQL instead of Microsoft SQL Server, for instance. This view was re-inforced by an interview I did with Salim…

  • Yahoo's open hackday

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    Yahoo’s first open Hackday is starting this coming Friday (29th) in Sunnyvale California. Upcoming.org has more details including details on how to register. Michael Arrington is MC’ing the event and good friend Salim Ismail is one of the judges. Apparently there is a surprise band showing up as well – no I can’t confirm it…