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SaaS vs. Open Source

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source. From my perspective, the key is openness.

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Open Source Database solutions part I

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Open Source Database solutions part I

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Source Database solutions part I January 1, 2007 I’m throwing up my hands. more on Open Standards and Benkler (actually, Benkler is up next – I’ve got two chapters to review).

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Treat Your Website Project Like an Investment Rather than an Expense

Tech Soup

Every day, cultural and nonprofit institutions face unique challenges while working towards a mission with a small technical staff and digital budget. They need to build a digital experience that doesn't tie their hands with expensive proprietary licenses and high maintenance code. Invest in Open Source.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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The Wealth of Networks, Chapter 3

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I’m reading this book at the same time as I’ve been working on the Nonprofit Open Source Initiative. I’m realizing that all of the justifications for why I am so into open source and free software is right here in this book! It gets chewy, for sure, but it feels like every chew is worth it. Be Helpful.

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Mobile for Good: Trends to Watch at Mobile World Congress

Tech Soup

Besides being a launch pad for shiny new gadgets, MWC has also been a forum for green technology news, digital inclusion efforts, low-cost smartphones, and other mobile for good innovations. In open source news, ZTE announced two smartphones that run Firefox OS 1.3, the Open C and the Open II.

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