Tag Archives: Open
Do users really care whether the web is open or not?
As Facebook draws close to the billion-user mark and a $ 100-billion market valuation, the giant social network’s dominance has reignited old fears about the decline and fall of the open web. John Battelle argues that we need a manifesto … Continue reading
Microsoft Store to open new location in Austin, Texas
Microsoft will open its latest Microsoft Store retail location in Austin, Texas in the near future. It will become the 16th such Microsoft Store to open since the company opened its first retail shop. Read more… Neowin.net
Why it makes sense for Amazon to open its own stores
Amazon is reportedly preparing to dip its toes into the brick-and-mortar retail market with its first boutique store in the Seattle area. A report in Good E-Reader, based on sources close to Amazon, says that the online retailer will have … Continue reading
How Bill Gates changed Microsoft’s stance on open source
To Microsoft, Linux used to be a ‘malignant cancer.’ Now it and other open source projects are running on Microsoft’s own platforms. Here’s how Bill Gates changed everything at one meeting in 2008. Read more… Neowin.net
Google+ Now Open for Teens
Google+ changed the age requirements so that any Google Account user can join Google+. In most countries you need to be at least 13 years old to create a Google Account and join Google+, but there are 3 exceptions: Spain, … Continue reading