Barriers to OSS

Some good thoughts about why OSS isn’t being adopted by IT managers. We’ve got to address all of these in the next six months of LAWs.

Seven tests for quality content

Seven tests for quality web content are exactly that. I’m not sure that a promotional site necessarily has to exude serenity (not much of a call to action there) but otherwise these are really good. They certainly work for me and my interaction with things I...

Worst phrase ever

Plain English Campaign reports on the worst phrase ever. “At the end of the day” wins it. Time to tighten up my language. I tend not to use phrases like these very often, but then I am a consultant, so the occasional one slips in.

Blue shirt society

Blue Shirt Society is for me. [Confession: I have a blue shirt on today]By joining the Blue Shirt Society, you are affirming your identity as a go-getter, a “mover and shaker”, and a true maverick. People will immediately recognize you as the no-nonsense,...