Commodity (kə-mŏd’ĭ-tē) n.
A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other commodities of the same type.
A basic good that has minimal differentiation in quality between various producers of the good.
Something useful that can be turned to commercial advantage or other benefit
In today’s New York Times, and op-ed piece titled “Physician, [...]
Source (sôrs) n.
The point at which something originates, comes into being, or is obtained.
One that causes, creates, or initiates.
My friends up in Redmond are in real trouble. If you don’t think so, just read the latest version of their annual “Summer of Fear” tour. Microsoft has once again claimed that Linux infringes on [...]
Summit (sŭm’ĭt) n.
The highest point or part; the top.
The highest level or degree that can be attained.
A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually resulting in a call to action
As mentioned previously, I was fortunate to visit with the Matthew Szulik, the CEO of Red Hat last fall. We discussed a wide [...]
Translation (trăns-lā’shən) n.
A restating of something in other, especially simpler, words.
The act or process of translating, especially from one language into another.
The process or result of changing from one appearance, state, or phase to another.
Last summer I had the opportunity to read the well known and highly regarded Tipping Point. Before bashing me for [...]
Green (grēn) n.
The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between yellow and blue, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 490 to 570 nanometers;
Green growth or foliage, including branches, leafy plants, or a grassy area.
Slang for money.
I been around healthcare all my professional life and [...]
License (lī’s ens) n.
Official or legal permission to do or own a specified thing.
A document, plate, or tag that is issued as proof of official or legal permission.
Latitude of action, especially in behavior or speech.
To grant a license [...]
Bush League (bʊsh‘lēg‘ 
adj.
Of or belonging to a minor league.
Of inferior or unprofessional quality; second-rate.
I have been finalizing my plans for HIMSS 2007, the biggest healthcare IT show on the planet. It is the annual show and tell, gossip and kiss, and general meetup for healthcare IT professionals around the globe. HIMSS has become well [...]
Dilution (dī-lōō’shən) n.
1. The process of making weaker or less concentrated2. Trademark concept forbidding the use of a famous trademark in a way that would lessen its uniqueness
My previous post discusses the increasing irrelevance of the term “open source”. Much of this irrelevance stems from the fact that the definition is squishy, it has [...]
Irrelevant (ĭ-rěl‘ə-vənt ) adj.
Having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
Not connected with the subject that is being discussed
Not applicable or pertinent
The Open Source Institute was established in the heady days of 1998 just as the bubbles began to fly. It was a time when the first victories [...]
Religion (rĭ lĭj’ en) n.
A belief, cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion
A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and devotion.
I used to not be a big fan of the GPL. My impression was that a Richard Stallman-esque amount of religiosity was required to embrace not only the license, [...]
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