Experience (ik-spîr-e-ns) n. The apprehension of an object, thought, or emotion through the senses or mind.Active participation in events or activities, leading to the accumulation of knowledge or skillThe totality of such events in the past of an individual or...
Dilution (dī-lōō'shən) n.1. The process of making weaker or less concentrated2. Trademark concept forbidding the use of a famous trademark in a way that would lessen its uniqueness My previous post discusses the increasing irrelevance of the term “open source”. Much of this irrelevance stems...
Irrelevant (ĭ-rěl'ə-vənt ) adj. Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue Not connected with the subject that is being discussed Not applicable or pertinentThe Open Source Institute was established in...
Transparent (trānspârent) adj.Capable of transmitting light so that objects or images can be seen as if there were no intervening material.Easily seen through or detected; obvious. Free from guile; candid or open. Everyone recognizes that the United States has the potential and promise to...
Religion (rĭ lĭj' en) n. A belief, cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotionA personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and devotion. I used to not be a big fan of the GPL. My impression...
Grief (grēf) n. Mental anguish or pain caused by loss or despairAnnoyance, difficulty, frustration, or trouble I was reviewing the big events of the last twelve months, and I was struck by what an incredible year...
Convergence (kon vûr jens) n.1. The coordinated turning inward to focus on an object at close range.2. The adaptive evolution of similar solutions, to challenges in unrelated industries, when subjected to similar market forces. I have been reading with interest...
health·care (helth kayr) n. 1. The prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions.Having discussed the values inherent in open source, it is interesting to overlap them with...
Saydobe (say dew bee) n.1. A colloquial southern California greeting2. The combination of several values inherent in open source.The open source movement has created a tremendous amount of value over the last decade. The creation of this value was a result of...
Values (val yoos) n.A principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable.Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) Prime Minister Tony Blair delivered a powerful speech to the...