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How open source has influenced Windows Server 2008

by Sam Ramji on February 27, 2008

When I think about what works really well in open source development and technology, the following things stand out: Modular architectures You can find these wherever you see participation at scale – and often a rearchitecture to a more modular system... more

• Wednesday, February 27, 2008
• in: Server Center
• Sam Ramji

Accessibility on Windows and Linux

by Sam Ramji on November 08, 2007

Back in Windows 95, Microsoft made a major contribution to accessibility to computers for people with vision and hearing impairments: MSAA, or Microsoft Active Accessibility. At that time it was an additional download, but from Windows 98 on this technology was built into the OS. MSAA allows users to run screen readers, Braille devices, and other accessibility technologies that work across multiple... more

• Thursday, November 08, 2007
• in: Community
• Sam Ramji

Sendmail on Sender-ID

by Sam Ramji on November 20, 2006

Eric Allman (founder of Sendmail, inventor of Allman notation, original hacker) graciously took some time with me to discuss his take on Microsoft’s opening of the Sender-ID specification. Thank you, Eric!... more

• Monday, November 20, 2006
• in: Community
• Sam Ramji

SendMail, Sender ID and 25 Years of EMail: Sam Interviews Eric Allman

by MichaelF on November 17, 2006

In the wake of the announcement that Sender ID will be included in the list of technologies covered by the OSP (Open Standards Promise) we spent some time talking with Eric Allman to get his thoughts...... more

• Friday, November 17, 2006
• in: Media
• MichaelF