Scientists have researched for years the mismatch of results originating from interviews and surveys, and the actual behavior of people. Something tends to be wrong with the results, although respondents feel they have given accurate answers. This phenomenon is surprisingly evident with cyber related matters such as privacy and security.… Read >
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These are businesses’ key drivers and biggest headaches with open source software
Most web sites we access on the internet are built using open source software, like WordPress, Linux, Mysql and PHP. In addition to public web services, enterprises have many other computer systems they create in-house or buy from a software vendor. A survey highlights the key motives why enterprises … Read >
Nextcloud self-hosters appreciate privacy and apps
Nextcloud is an open source software package for self-hosting cloud services, such as file and photo sharing, office applications, calendar, note taking, project planning, bookmarks, and news. At the end of 2021, a survey among Nextcloud users provided valuable insight on what features and how the software is being used. … Read >
Only 11 percent of internet users in Europe are fine with personalised ads
As long as enterprises have tracked internet users’ behavior and life, marketeers have explained that data is needed for personalised advertisements. They claim personal ads, rather than broadcasting the same ads to all people like on television, are beneficial for everyone. Why is it … Read >
Survey: open source development community anticipating bright 2020s
When the first open source software products were published, many IT businesses were terrified. For instance, Microsoft was so hostile to the concept of open code that the father of Linux, Linus Torvalds, still is suspicious of the company – although Microsoft has completely changed its strategy … Read >
It is not the hours that count in remote work, but how to be productive
Remote work, freelance work, and digital nomad lifestyle are trends that have sustained and continue growing. Working at home, or at a cottage in the Pyrenees Mountains as a freelancer is nothing new, but the magic of the internet has made telecommuting possible for many new professions. Of course, working … Read >