- Books were my main reference in college
- I only accidentally found usenet when using the VAX in college
- In early windows work, MSDN CDs were my main reference
- Isolation can apply to within the computer also
- People isolate themselves in one area (java for example)
- The distinction between admins and developers is artificial
- Overly complicated systems require specialisation
- This makes your job harder, and harder to change from
- Ubiquitous internet changed everything
- Open Source permeates the internet
- Collaboration breeds innovation
- Collaboration isn't always direct
- Direct: python.ie,linux.ie,... mailing lists and forums
- Indirect: Open Source software reuse
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