Vienna

Open Source: Empowering People, Not Licenses

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, a powerful shift is occurring. Organizations are realizing that their most valuable asset isn’t their software licenses, but their people. This revelation isn’t new—it’s deeply rooted in the philosophy of the open source movement, which has a rich history dating back to the early days of computing. Specifically it dates back to that great American document: the GNU Manifesto. The Genesis of Open Source ...

Why I'm a Lifelong Supporter of the Electronic Frontier Foundation

In our increasingly digital world, the protection of online rights and freedoms has never been more crucial. This is why I am, and will always be, a staunch supporter of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). The EFF stands as a beacon of hope in the ever-evolving landscape of digital rights, tirelessly working to defend our civil liberties in the digital realm. Founded in 1990, the EFF has been at the forefront of protecting free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights on the internet. Their work touches every aspect of our digital lives, often in ways we might not even realize. Here’s why their service to the public is so critical: ...

June 28th and June 30th Demonstrations Across the Globe.

June 28 & 30 - In Washington D.C. and across Europe, take part in demos with @womensmarch @FamiliesBelong & @DemsAbroad to protest the ongoing human rights violationscreated by @realdonaldtrump racist policies and staff. RSVP: https://t.co/16LjUXKxWR — Dems Abroad Austria (@DemsAustria) June 27, 2018

It can and will get much much worse.

Trump hires Bolton, prepares for war, apparently.

A bitch and bagels.

A bitch and 2 bagels

Just after midnight, we let the lanterns fly.

Christmas caroling

What's going on with the weather in Vienna this winter?

How can it be that the weather in January is colder in Austin, Texas than in Vienna, Austria?

A new wind blows in Vienna - Danube Clouds.

Cloud computing is changing the way people do almost everything, in some ways it is the continuation of the evolution of the information economy. But when the information economy is cloud-based so is a great deal of our own data. Today we chat with the Vienna-based open source software developer and Founder of fullxri.com and Danube Clouds - Markus Sabadello. Markus Sabadello, founder of the Vienna based software service https://danubeclouds.com/ ...

Christmas Markets in Vienna

Just a brief smattering of photos from the Christmas markets in Vienna. These are taken at Rathausplatz, Karlsplatz and Freyung Christmas Markets.