tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90440057274722849.post8192781111926090426..comments2023-09-21T15:29:33.588+01:00Comments on Trisha's Ramblings: OSCON Day OneTrishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11486870702929760981noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90440057274722849.post-79502997517478766592012-08-10T13:53:03.877+01:002012-08-10T13:53:03.877+01:00Well... it's entirely possible that it's m...Well... it's entirely possible that it's my ignorance, but the for the first 10 years of my career I saw open source as being something hard to get into that needed you to be really good, or really interested. Even if you work in places where programming is not "just a job", it's not that common that you'll be encouraged to join an open source project by your friends and colleagues. It is more common within user groups, but it's surprising how many enthusiastic developers aren't even aware of the existence of user groups.<br /><br />Just my 2p's worth.<br /><br />And yes, I am lucky to go to a bunch of conferences - I definitely don't take it for granted yet! It's worth the trauma of standing up and talking to people just to get to experience the conference.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486870702929760981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90440057274722849.post-52715487865436779402012-08-09T22:01:35.301+01:002012-08-09T22:01:35.301+01:00"Why is it that even within our industry, the..."Why is it that even within our industry, the open source community is seen as being niche, and difficult to get into?"<br /><br />Is it? I'm not so sure. In which way would it be a niche?<br />And believe it's rather easy to get into open souce - assuming by getting into you mean becoming involved with a project. You participate actively on the mailing list, you supply patches and sooner or later you'll be a commiter.<br /><br />Phuhhh, I envy you for all the conferences you (can) go to B-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com