Category Archives: Misc

Why Contribute to Open Source?

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

This article has interesting points made by a theoretical chemist turned software engineer. “The answer to this question has many facets, but I can almost guarantee that at least one of them will appeal to you. One of the best reasons to contribute to … Continue reading →

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Get Real!

Posted on July 4, 2018 by

Alan Trefler, the founder and CEO of Pegasystems, just published a very articulated article “Get Real!“. Here are a few quotes: “In today’s world of promises and hype, it’s tempting to jump on that bandwagon. But I believe strongly the software … Continue reading →

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Spotting Perfect Art Forgeries

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

The Guardian published an article “How to spot a perfect fake: the world’s top art forgery detective“. Forgeries have got so good – and so costly – that Sotheby’s has brought in its own in-house fraud-busting expert. One expert said: … Continue reading →

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Microsoft confirms GitHub acquisition

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Microsoft is confirming the rumors that it is acquiring the software development platform GitHub are true. Microsoft has announced it is acquiring GitHub for $7.5 billion in Microsoft stock. According to GitHub, as of March 2018 it has more than 27 … Continue reading →

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Most GDPR emails unnecessary and some illegal, say experts

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Many companies, acting based on poor legal advice, a fear of fines of up to €20m and a lack of good examples to follow, have taken what they see as the safest option for hewing to the General Data Protection Regulation … Continue reading →

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The People Vs Tech

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

A new  book The People Vs Tech by Jamie Bartlett is “an enthralling account of how our fragile political system is being threatened by the digital revolution. Bartlett explains that by upholding six key pillars of democracy, we can save it before … Continue reading →

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Does niceness lead to poor decision-making?

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

There is an interesting discussion at LinkedIn “The dangers of being nice at work“. Having a supportive and overly cordial work culture can undermine new and innovative ideas, argues Jonah Sachs in an article for Quartz. Office environments that stress positivity … Continue reading →

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