Comments on: The enigma of open source sociology http://techticker.net/2008/04/30/the-enigma-of-open-source-sociology/ educational technology, eLearning & emerging technology Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:07:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Wikipedian Sociology « Tech Ticker http://techticker.net/2008/04/30/the-enigma-of-open-source-sociology/#comment-111 Wikipedian Sociology « Tech Ticker Thu, 01 May 2008 11:40:57 +0000 http://mbogle.wordpress.com/?p=1599#comment-111 [...] from www.ted.com posted with vodpod Yesterday I mistakenly wrote that Wikipedia is outside the realm of open source. I’ve since tracked down a presentation by [...] [...] from http://www.ted.com posted with vodpod Yesterday I mistakenly wrote that Wikipedia is outside the realm of open source. I’ve since tracked down a presentation by [...]

]]> By: Mike Bogle http://techticker.net/2008/04/30/the-enigma-of-open-source-sociology/#comment-110 Mike Bogle Thu, 01 May 2008 00:55:56 +0000 http://mbogle.wordpress.com/?p=1599#comment-110 <em>"The best open source projects are about scratching the collective itch." </em> That makes sense. In fact I think the same sentiment is echoed in a book I'm currently reading ("<a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=PA-Rhb_QSAwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=open+source+technology+and+policy" rel="nofollow">Open Source - Technology and Policy</a>"). I highly recommend it by the way... I can certainly see where the passion and dedication comes from then, but importantly as well, why the quality of the software is so high. You would arguably see more effort and thought put into software that developers intend for themselves than that which they have no vested interested in. Good points, thanks Matt :) Cheers, Mike “The best open source projects are about scratching the collective itch.”

That makes sense. In fact I think the same sentiment is echoed in a book I’m currently reading (”Open Source - Technology and Policy“). I highly recommend it by the way…

I can certainly see where the passion and dedication comes from then, but importantly as well, why the quality of the software is so high.

You would arguably see more effort and thought put into software that developers intend for themselves than that which they have no vested interested in.

Good points, thanks Matt :)
Cheers,

Mike

]]> By: matt smith http://techticker.net/2008/04/30/the-enigma-of-open-source-sociology/#comment-112 matt smith Thu, 01 May 2008 00:36:57 +0000 http://mbogle.wordpress.com/?p=1599#comment-112 The best open source projects are about scratching the collective itch. Programmers are all control freaks and need to make the software they use work the way they want it to. Also programming is fun and rewarding as a hobby: it's very rewarding to see something you created doing something and being used by others. Programming just lends itself well to real time online collaboration, unlike say an online community based around rock climbing. The best open source projects are about scratching the collective itch. Programmers are all control freaks and need to make the software they use work the way they want it to. Also programming is fun and rewarding as a hobby: it’s very rewarding to see something you created doing something and being used by others. Programming just lends itself well to real time online collaboration, unlike say an online community based around rock climbing.

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