This is the fifth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. I will discuss the success of Linux as a prominent example of Open Source Software (OSS). Highlighting Linux’s early achievements, its role in the Android operating system, and its dominance in the mobile and global operating system markets. The post also delves…
iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions during September. Meet Marcos Favaretto. He has been very active in recent months contributing code to iDempiere’s core. Marcos Gabriel de Oliveira Favaretto devCoffeeBackend developerSanta Cruz da Conceição,…
In this fourth post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. I introduce the realm of open-source software (OSS), discussing its origins, expanding applications beyond software, and the growing interest of businesses in OS projects. It also examines the marketing aspects within OS ecosystems, where branding, awareness, and credibility play a pivotal role, and…
iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions during August. Meet Zuhri Utama. He has been exceptionally active in recent months, consistently assisting people in forums, reporting issues, and offering suggestions for improvements in Jira. Furthermore,…
In this third post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series. I explore the key concepts related to marketing and branding. The goal is to provide insights into the evolving role of marketing, the significance of branding, and the importance of brand awareness and image in shaping consumer decisions and company performance, with the…
iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions during July. Meet Jaures FOUTE. He shared the results of two comprehensive security reports in July, which assessed vulnerabilities on both public and private iDempiere servers. Jaurès FOUTE…
In this second post of the “Marketing an Open Source Project” series, I provide a brief overview of what will be addressed in future posts and explain why this topic is so relevant for open-source communities.If you haven’t read the first article, you can find it here. The open-source software (OSS) movement, while not new,…
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Hey there, I’d like to start by saying that I started this research back in 2017 and wrapped it up by 2019. Even though I’ve come across heaps of new discussions on the subject since then, the core findings are as valid today as they were back then. But before we dive into the essence…
iDempiere enthusiasts share many examples of how iDempiere changed people’s lives for the better. Here we present to you our hero of the month for his contributions during May. Meet Henry Manas, an active and valuable member of the community since the conference in Bahrain. Henry consistently shares his extensive knowledge and experience by regularly…
