links for 2007-03-23

• The Torvalds Transcript: Why I ‘Absolutely Love’ GPL Version 2 – Technology News by InformationWeek
  Torvalds: “It [Open Source software] is superior because it’s a lot more fun and because it makes cooperation much easier…” “Open Source is the right thing to do the same way I believe science is better than alchemy.”
  (tags: open-source open-source-licenses linux)
• Linux.com | Drupal vs. WordPress: Which is better for blogging?
  Good comparison. I favor WP for blogging, Drupal for everything else.
  (tags: open-source programming-tools)
• EDUCAUSE | Resources | Resource Center Abstract
  Fascinating study of current state of open-source in higher education from Indiana University CIO Brad Wheeler
  (tags: open-source open-education)
• 7 Things You Should Know About Open Journaling
  On tools that provide a more open approach to traditional peer-reviewed publications.
• Open Standards Versus Open Source in E-Learning
  2003 perspective on open-standards and open-source in e-learning. The cautious projections then have been exceeded.
  (tags: open-source open-education)