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Why Nonprofits Should Pay Attention to Web3 and the Metaverse

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Web3 is a new version of the internet that uses blockchain (IE a secure but transparent record keeping system) to decentralize the management of the internet, thus reducing the control of prominent companies such as Google or Meta. Web3 draws its name as the third iteration of the internet. What is Web3? What is the Metaverse?

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Open-Source Webinar: Watch the Recording

Tech Soup

Preparing for and delivering a webinar isn't something most librarians spend their days doing, so we are especially grateful to our speakers for this gift of sharing what they've learned about open-source software over the last 10 years. You can join in by posting additional questions or your own answers or comments.

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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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Free and open source tool #6: Joomla!

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 Free and open source tool #6: Joomla! Joomla does have an interesting history – it was the fork of a project (called Mambo). Mambo is way less popular than Joomla at this point. Be Helpful.

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Why WordPress is the Best Choice for your Website CMS

Byte Technology

Not so with the behemoth of the Internet, WordPress. An Open Book. Because of its open-source nature—the code to run the platform is available to anyone and everyone—WordPress comes in at a very attractive price and is extremely flexible depending on a user’s specific needs. Money Talks. Simple Versatility.

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33 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofits can use Dipity to create timelines that highlight their organizational history, current events, and special campaigns. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Google Internet Stats :: google.co.uk/intl/en/landing/internetstats.

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