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Lessons learned from 16 years with open source and free software
Free software communities have grown mature over the past years. Perceived as rebels in the very early days, they are nowadays widely recognized and appreciated. Like in life, growing up and professionalizing comes with a very own set of challenges and questions. Apart from factual discussions about governance, licensing or legal structures, the human factor plays an even more important role.
„On communities, cooperation and cooking (talk at FOSS Backstage Extra 2020)“ weiterlesen
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Insights about working in an international free and open source community
At FOSS Backstage 2020 in Berlin I had the opportunity to give a talk about “Ten thoughts on community leadership”. I point out common problems when working in an international free and open source community, share mistakes I’ve made and tell how you can hopefully avoid them.
The slides are available for download (PDF file, 172 KB).
„Ten thoughts on community leadership (talk at FOSS Backstage 2020)“ weiterlesen
LibreOffice was created on September 28, 2010
Nine years ago, something very special was created. It changed my life a lot for sure, it gave me new challenges too, and I am proud and eternally honoured to be part of this amazing community of friends. Happy Birthday, LibreOffice!
Some thoughts on open source
Whenever you browse the web, send an email, create a spreadsheet, share a file or even use your mobile, always remember there’s many great open source projects with individual and corporate contributors, donors and supporters who make all that possible. Thanks to all of them!
Some thoughts on open source
At many open source conferences I meet community members from far away. They have long travels, jetlag and don’t speak English on a daily basis. The insight they share from their communities is invaluable. I respect and admire them so much for all they do. Thanks to all of you ♥️
About aliases in open source projects
In many open source projects, people are online referred to by their nickname. Talk to them and ask how they want to be called in real life – you’d be surprised how many actually prefer to be called by their first name when you meet in person.
Some thoughts on open source
Working with colleagues from open source communities and meeting them in person is always a delightful, inspiring and amazing experience. Let’s never forget how lucky we are and treasure these opportunities.
Some thoughts on open source
Open source communities let your skills shine, help you discover new passion, enable you to fight weakness, can take your fear from new and unknown things and provide a safe place to explore your undiscovered talent.
Some thoughts on open source
One of the great gifts of being active in an open source community is the incredible amount of things you can learn from skilled talents around the world. Shared knowledge is the basis for every project’s success.