Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 20, 2008

The language (especially in this table ) seems to suggest that the privacy they are providing is better than HIPAA. And note: this application is not HIPAA compliant. Here’s why. They do have a point – since they don’t provide health services, they don’t need to comply with HIPAA. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 27, 2008

I know when a vendor knows their technology, and when they are blowing sales language at me, and might not be up to the technical task. I’d also love to consult with for-profit vendors who are thinking about dipping their toes into offering support for open source projects, or open sourcing their software.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 29, 2008

I’m made comfortable by folks who speak what I think of as a good mix of development-speak and normal language. I am pretty instantly aware of when the person I’m talking with knows what they are doing. I’m turned off instantly by sales-speak. I hate to be pushed. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 27, 2007

But I have to admit the bastardized language thing (“hai, I iz doin stuf&# ) just isn’t funny to me. Really, I am. Except, well, I just don’t get this LOL* pheonomena. I have to admit I’m a sucker for cute pictures of kittens. I am glad some people are enjoying themselves. Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

And the language of these APIs are standard HTML and Javascript. That means developers need only write an app once, and it can get used on any of the networks involved, like Orkut and LinkedIn. = Open Data » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 11.08.07 Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2006

" Software uses metaphors all the time as well. And we all know how organizations end up reworking their procedures and way of doing things when a new large software implementation happens. So doesn’t the metaphor used for that software matter, then, in a nonprofit setting? It’s inevitable.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 18, 2007

I’ve always loved Excel (and, since I don’t own a copy, I hobble along with Open Office ’s pale, pale substitute.) I’ve thought that it was truly one of the best pieces of software ever written. Phil: I agree – with time and effort, OO or any open source spreadsheet could out Excel Excel.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

I know that’s one more thing in a long list of considerations (and it’s generally more important to think about for the CRM – the CMS, if it is modern, and especially if it is open source, will provide few barriers to integration.) at 3:50 pm CiviCRM and Drupal (& Joomla) 01.26.09 7 Jon Stahl 01.20.09

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2011

From providing accessible content for people with disabilities, to creating fully usable functionality, to support for multiple languages, we wanted to learn about the benefits people are creating using web and mobile technology. But in dealing with software issues and the visually impaired, it can be a challenge. Gmail Motion.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We should make our passwords long and strong, keep our software updated, and all the stuff they list on StaySafeOnline.org. It is a noncommercial site that has ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Finally, I also like the very plain language Senior's Guide to Computers security page.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The language we use September 6, 2006 I came across, in my catching up period, an article titled " Ten ways to change the world with Web 2.0 Are there actually really any fewer homeless people? Be Helpful.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 8, 2007

They sometimes deal with vendors and developers that don’t really understand their mission, don’t speak their language, and don’t tell them the truth (whether intentionally, or by a lack of self-examination.) I very much look forward to your re-emergence from the IT wilderness! 3 Catherine Carey 04.10.07 Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

This software is a classic freemium service, providing basic features for free, but the more interesting effects are only available for a $5 per month subscription. This software pretty much requires some familiarity with Photoshop. is a free open source application. You can download all the guides here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

It can also translate your messages in multiple languages. The Noun Project’s mission is to share, celebrate and enhance the world’s visual language by serving as a portal to unique icon sets. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. It can also translate your messages in multiple languages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. Animoto :: animoto.com. BrainyQuote :: brainyquote.com.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 26, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology CiviCRM and Drupal (& Joomla) January 26, 2009 CiviCRM was the first nonprofit-focused open source CRM (one of only two, at this moment.) I do agree with Jon to some extent. Be Helpful.

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