lca2012
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Watch Lifehacker’s LCA2012 Presentation Video
2We’ve already published the whole presentation, but if you want to see the live-as-it-happened-with-bonus-questions speech I gave at Linux.conf.au in Ballarat last week, it’s now online.
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Cheap Tabloid Tricks: The Truth About Linux, Open Source And The Media
Linux and open source technology should be a good news story for everyone. However, the way these topics are presented in the media often leaves enthusiasts unhappy. There is a widespread belief that open source alternatives are neglected in favour of commercial products; that coverage often distorts the facts and exaggerates conflict rather than offering…
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Beware Of The Decoy Effect When Shopping
Thinking of buying something and edging towards the slightly-more-expensive-but-has-more options choice? Be careful: you might be falling for the decoy effect.
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Wi-Fi And NBN Lessons From An Open Source Town
Free public Wi-Fi is still a relative rarity in Australia’s major cities, so how is it possible to make it viable in a town with less than 400 people? Newstead offers some interesting lessons about Wi-Fi, the National Broadband Network (NBN), open source and how to manage community projects.