Is it Free? Is it Open? Does it matter?
One of the fundamental concepts of Open Source is Freedom, and "free" is probably the most misunderstood term thrown around in the world of software. There are essentially three types… Read more »
I don’t want to be a blogger
Last week the annual TCEA Convention in Austin, TX was preceded by the first annual Lone Star Edubloggercon. I had been tangentially involved with the planning of this event, and… Read more »
Between a rock and an open place
Recently a couple of colleagues of mine engaged in a bit of a blog war about Open Source software. Miguel Guhlin is a vocal advocate of using Open Source software… Read more »
What are we doing here, anyway?
As most of you reading this know, I'm the Head Tech. Weenie (that's what it says on my business cards, anyway) for a small, rural school district in Texas. Yesterday… Read more »
Those pesky definitions
Wednesday I took my daughter Elise to the doctor for her 15-month checkup. I'm pleased to report that she is growing and developing right on schedule for a child her… Read more »
Our visit with Santa
This weekend, among other things, my family went to see Santa. It was the typical setup where Santa is there in his little make-shift North Pole with a helper or… Read more »
Times have changed
So, I was listening to an Internet radio stream tonight and Ozzy's Bark at the Moon came on. I was just thinking….back when that song came out it was the… Read more »
A Lateral Move
Almost seven months ago I bought myself a new laptop and decided to not use the Windows Vista installation that came with it. Instead I decided I was going to… Read more »
You’re not even trying.
At my house ranch dressing is king. It seems we can't eat a meal without it. It's such a crucial item that we always have a bottle of ranch in… Read more »
What I’ve Learned
I’ve been in Austin, Texas since Wednesday attending the TEC SIG fall meeting. TEC SIG is a state-wide group of tech nerds who work in the education field and we… Read more »