The Cathedral and the Bazaar

The Cathedral and the Bazaar is the title of an essay writen Eric S. Raymond. If focuses on the development of the Linux kernel. It highlights two different different methods to develop free software.

The term Cathedral is references the idea of having software available to the masses free but only when it's ready to be released. An exclusive group of software developers are in charge of the development of the software and fixing any bugs or problems that may arise.

Bazaar is a kind of a marketplace where different goods are offered. This is a perfect name for what Eric described as a contrast to Cathedral. In this process the software is developed out in the open on the internet. This makes it possible for different developers to work on the software and contribute their talents.

Although I think both models have their pros and cons, I came to the conclusion that if a software is to be made open source it should then follow the Bazaar model. It would greatly benefit the users if we have different talented programmers and developers work on and input their ideas on a software as it is being used.

The Linux Kernel

There are two main parts in an operating system. There is the kernel and the system programs. They function together to make sure the operating system runs as it should. The kernel is kind of like a coordinator. It manages and distributes the resources necessary like memory, hardware device, disk space and CPU to all the programs that run on the computer.

Two features that distinguish the Linux Kernel are its efficiency and its portability. Since it's open source it lends itself to new advancements from different programmers. It's also compatible with different system processors and platforms.

7 Things You Don't Know About Me

I was born and raised in the Almighty Chicago, Illinois and I hope to move back.

I have 4 sisters, I'm the middle child and I've always wanted a brother.

I'm a big time Chicago sports fan. The Bears are my first team followed by the White Sox, Bulls and the Fighthing Illini.

I was an amateur boxer for about 5 years, and not to toot my own horn, but I was pretty good . I competed in the regional Golden Gloves and in the Junior Olympics.

I skipped High School all together not going to one single class. I've always liked school but it was a family thing that made us move to Mexico right after I graduated from the 8th grade. I did get my GED and I tested good enough in my Accuplacer where I was told I was at a regular college level. While in Chicago I attended a grammar school for smart kids so I guess that helped me out. I'm real proud of this fact because without having attended High School I will, hopefully at the end of this semester, have acquired my first Associates and will be half way to my second one.

I think I have a small case of OCD. I tend to do small things that don't make sense but yet I can't stop doing them. It's not that bad but it is kind of funny.

About a year and a half ago I started taking salsa dance lessons and I've really gotten into it. I just like it because people that know me would never think of me as a dancer but I'm actually pretty decent. Actually my favorite dance is bachata; it's another type of Latin dance. So for all young ladies out there that would like to go out dancing some time just hit me up. You'll have fun!!