SDN: Cash Contest Promotes Open-Source High-Speed Networking

What happens when next-generation networking, cash prizes and the open-source ethos converge? Answer: The Innovative Application Awards program, which is now accepting proposals from developers seeking to build open-source software that takes advantage of OpenFlow and Software Defined Networking (SDN) features. And there’s big cash behind this endeavor to encourage investment in big-bandwidth networks, with winning proposals receiving up to $ 10,000 in funding.
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How to Kickstart an Open Source Music Revolution with CASH Music

On February 10, 2012, CASH Music launched a Kickstarter campaign and raised more than 70% of their $ 30,000 goal in about 24 hours. What is CASH Music? And why does it already have vocal support from musicians, Firefox, and even Neil Gaiman? Jesse von Doom, Co-Executive Director of CASH Music, explains the inspiration behind the project and the big role Linux plays in it.

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