Thanks to the whole Florida Linux Team, Ubuntu Florida LoCo, Ubuntu Podcast, and the Qimo project for their great company.  Look for up-and-coming coverage of the Qimo project at opengamingnow.com I look forward to seeing you all next year at the Florida Linux Show!

I would like to thank the whole SCALE team for their tireless work on producing such an outstanding FOSS community event.  The presentations were all stellar and much was garnered from the ensuing reflection.  At SCALE, I am impressed with the depth and breath of insight, intelligence and diverse brilliance of our community.  Bravo SCALE! I can’t wait for next year!

The results summary are in my presentation on FOSS Gaming Free FUN! as well in the forthcoming edition of Full Circle Magazine.

(Los Angeles, CA) — ( February 21, 2009) Joseph Guarino, owner of Evolutionary IT, a Boston-based IT/Business consulting firm will speak at SCALE (Southern California Linux Expo) on Saturday, Feburary 21st 2009 from 6:00-7:00pm.  This free event will show you how you can have hours of amazing video game fun without spending a dime.   Open source games are truly free fun!

What do you think of when you hear the words “open source”? Probably not video games – but perhaps you should!
Quality Open Source games exist in nearly every genre of gaming from Action and Adventure to Education and Simulation. In this presentation we will journey through an industry overview, outline the top FOSS games in most genres, examine the science/value of Video Games, and feature the results of our FOSS gaming survey.
You will see how Free and Open Source (FOSS) games/options offer something fun for everyone: the casual gamer, educator, non-technical user, IT/business person or and even super 1337 video gamer.  Join Joseph Guarino of Evolutionary IT in a lighthearted exploration of the wonderfully fun world of Free and Open Source (FOSS) Video Games.  This is a FREE event just like the software.

Evolutionary IT is a Boston-based Information Technology services firm providing the full range of IT business solutions.  Evolutionary IT offers IT/business solutions in the areas of Systems, Networks, Security, Dental IT, SEO/SEM and Marketing.
For more information about Evolutionary IT, please call (617)848-8821 or visit our website:
http://www.evolutionaryit.com ]]> http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=145 2 http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/?p=132 http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/?p=132#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:22:08 +0000 jguarino http://www.evolutionaryit.com/blog/?p=132 If you are a gamer, I am looking for your feedback with a short 10 minute survey. Open Source software has had a tremendous influence in nearly every area of computing – including the gaming space. The goal of this survey is to get a deeper understanding of the current general perception of Free and Open Source games. It is my hope that the survey results help reflect and constructively improve the state of Open Source gaming.

Survey now closed

NOTE: This survey is anonymous and the results are intended to help us better understand the FOSS community. The insights of this survey will be detailed in my presentation on FOSS games at the Southern California Linux Expo (SCALE) as well as archived online.  For further details see the SCALE website:
http://scale7x.socallinuxexpo.org/

Survey now closed!
This survey is now closed as of 02/16/09. The prize winner will be notified on 02/17/09. Thank you to all who participated!

The WordPress team is looking for your input on prioritizing the focus of its development of the 2.8 release.  Having been a user/support since the beginning of time* – I can only say I am impressed with the project and will offer my continued support.  The WP team is looking for your feedback so…. What features would you like to see?

• Engine developers
• QuakeC developers
• Animators/3D player animations
• Skin modeler
• Concept artist

If you want to be involved in a cool Open Source project, Nexuiz is for you! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the project go check it out at http://www.alientrap.org/nexuiz/ and download it for FREE. If you like the game, I would encourage you to show your support by donating.

In my recent presentations, “Free Fun – Open Source Video Games” and “Ubuntu Linux Game Servers” I covered this and many other wonderful Open Source games. Please do check out my presentation and let me know which games you like best!  Any others you might add to my list of recommendations?

http://www.evolutionaryit.com/presentations/open_source_gaming_free_fun.pdf

http://www.evolutionaryit.com/presentations/ubuntu_linux_game_servers.zip

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nexuiz

http://alientrap.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3807

http://www.alientrap.org/nexuiz/

Where:
Dartmouth College, Hanover NH, Haldeman 041

Details:
Ubuntu Server – A Comprehensive Overview.
All are welcome, free of charge.

Directions:
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Linux User Group

Have you heard the news? Most everyone knows that Ubuntu is an outstanding desktop but few know of its compelling server option. Join us to find out why Ubuntu Server is a highly affordable, usable, stable and secure platform on which to build just about anything.

Joseph Guarino is a Sr. Consultant/Owner at Evolutionary IT which provides enterprise systems, network, security, marketing, training, SEO/SEM and FOSS solutions. On his free time you will find him happily building networks, servers and security devices, writing/teaching on FOSS/security/marketing/general computing topics or supporting numerous non-profits. Just as often he can be found drumming away in his metal band or laughing hysterically at all sorts of comedy.

Free FUN – Open Source Games and Gaming

Date and Time ::
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Location ::
MIT Building E51, Room 376

Summary ::
What do you think of when you hear the words “open source”?  Probably not video games – but perhaps you should!  Quality Open Source games exist in nearly every genre of gaming from Action and Adventure to Education and Simulation.  In this presentation we will journey through an industry overview, outline the top FOSS games in most genres, examine the science/value of Video Games, and highlight Open Source game servers.  You will see how Free and Open Source (FOSS) games/options offer something fun for everyone:  the casual gamer, educator, non-technical user, IT/business person or and even super l33t video gamer.  Join Joseph Guarino of Evolutionary IT(www.evolutionaryit.com) in a lighthearted exploration of the wonderfully fun world of Free and Open Source (FOSS) Video Games.

Warning:  This presentation is ESRB  rated HA!  for graphic and absurd humor, fun, and hilarity.  Seriously though, it’s OK to still have fun!

Personally I think FOSS is a superior development model that consistently yields high quality software. Nearly every day we hears news about once closed companies/technologies moving more toward this successful open model. Even one of the once largest detractors, Microsoft – is an Open Source company now. =P Existing FOSS companies and communities have always understood their own world but not always been the best at bringing others on board. Even with all successes of FOSS has many issues to overcome such as building a sustainable business model, IP (Intellectual Property) issues, confronting overblown FUD, successful marketing, etc. Those same problems sometimes apply to many community driven projects. Its my personal hope as an Administrator/User/Advocate/Entrepreneur to see FOSS grow but I don’t think it will ever be the only option. It will exist along side many shades of open and closed. Is it not true that the competition will create innovation? Arguably there would be no internet without FOSS. It has been critical to the evolution of so much of what we take for granted in todays internet world.  The future will bring much more amazing innovation from the tremendous power of this well source that is FOSS.