Software. Biology. Beer. What do these three things have in common? The answer: All are available as open source.

I hear the phrase “open source” being thrown around a lot these days, and much of the time it’s not being used in the traditional way. The purpose of this entry is not to complain about a misuse of language, but rather to hilight the mutating use of a phrase. Trust, I’m a believer in evolving language. Continue Reading »

Over the past few years I’ve seen the popularity of web logs grow faster than the mold in my fridge. I really get a kick out of four year crazes. Don’t get me wrong, I think that web logs are profoundly important and here to stay. But right now web logs are experiencing the hype of a four year craze. Hear me out. Continue Reading »