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On the contrary: Open source integration has at least five major innovational effects
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that closed
source can't beat. Proven and indisputable. For that reason long term or short term replacement
propositions of closed source by open source ''are'' big money. Just because closed source is about big
money. Closed source will eventually adapt itself to open source innovation. But that will take time. In
the meanwhile, your expertise is worth respect & money. If your have not been convinced yet, click the
link above about the said innovative effects of open technology because you need to ooze pride.
Still in denial?
Sorry for bothering you! Please continue your good work and put your mind at rest with the other
chapters you'll find in this book. One last request: could you please efface yourself quietly, poor and
lonely? :-)
The other chapters are very much worth reading. Don't get me wrong. Don't however lull
yourself to sleep by obtaining more technical knowledge only as a distraction from a totally different
ballgame: earning respect & money. Because that's got nothing to do with Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3 or
any other world class open source CMS, nor your great expertise.
Awake? Good, we need a clear mind to learn & practice how to earn respect & money with our
expertise & means.
THREE THING YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF ALL THE WAY THROUGH
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Your reputation
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Your role(s)
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Your task(s)
Add a. Your reputation
In general, the reputation of IT workers can be found at the low end of the spectrum of respected
jobs. Not sure you agree? Try it!
1. Wear a suit, start talking of a business proposition to anybody. Suddenly switch to the details of a
possible IT-implementation of that particular proposition. Your credibility decreases instantly.
2. Mention your IT-profession at a party to (female) young urban professionals. Just look at the
faces.
Add b&c. Your roles and tasks
In organizations, our IT-job is to persist in constant expectation management, infinite selling and
sticking to plans
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