https://stormyscorner.com/categories/tech-changing-society/Recent content in Tech Changing Society on Stormy PetersHugoen-usFri, 14 May 2010 10:14:20 -0700https://stormyscorner.com/blog/10-skills-to-master-to-get-things-done-online/Fri, 14 May 2010 10:14:20 -0700https://stormyscorner.com/blog/10-skills-to-master-to-get-things-done-online/<p>I&rsquo;ve recently watched a few people struggle to get things done in online projects. I&rsquo;ve written and spoken on<a href="https://stormyscorner.com/12-tips-to-getting-things-done-in-open-source/" rel="noopener"> 12 tips for getting things done in the open source community</a> but now I see that people also need to learn how to work with mailing lists and virtual teams.</p> <p>Skills you should master if you plan on working in a virtual environment. I&rsquo;m interested in any other skills you&rsquo;d add to the list.</p>https://stormyscorner.com/blog/12-tips-to-getting-things-done-in-open-source/Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:27:28 -0700https://stormyscorner.com/blog/12-tips-to-getting-things-done-in-open-source/<p>Most people used to the proprietary software world, with no experience in open source software, are amazed that anything gets done. (And lots gets done in the open source, way more than in most proprietary software companies!) And people new to open source are usually at a loss as to where to start. Often they come with a great idea, tell a couple of people who confirm it&rsquo;s a great idea, and then &hellip; well, and then they don&rsquo;t know what to do and the great idea fades.</p>