So, why is Marco Fioretti's column running on Friday instead of Monday? Because The Donald and Elon had a spat, and he couldn't wait to tell you what he thinks about it.
Posts published by “Marco Fioretti”
Marco Fioretti is an aspiring polymath and idealist without illusions based in Rome, Italy. Marco met Linux, Free as in Freedom Software, and the Web pre-1.0 back in the '90s while working as an ASIC/FPGA designer in Italy, Sweden, and Silicon Valley. This led to tech writing, including but not limited to hundreds of Free/Open Source tutorials. Over time, this odd combination of experiences has made Marco think way too much about the intersection of tech, ethics, and common sense, turning him into an independent scholar of “Human/digital studies” who yearns for a world with less, but much better, much more open and much more sensible tech than we have today.
Could Washington’s ban on US tech exports to China spark greater technological independence in Europe -- and beyond?
Will Greece's embrace of tech as a mover and shaker of its economy ultimately be beneficial to the country and its neighbors? Marcos Fioretti examines the pros and cons.
Our Marco Fioretti shares his thoughts on Google's (and others') bad boy behavior against Nextcloud (and others).
Some sage advice for EU nations attempting to get a handle on the vast volumes of EU citizens' data being held in US-owned and operated clouds.
The EU's EuroSearch vision might pave the way for a new search paradigm that will benefit local and regional communities throughout the world.
For the last several decades, India has been quietly developing its economic independence muscles as it morphs into an IT leader with global prowess.
Our man in Italy seems to think it might be a good idea if Pope Francis were to ask the Vice President a few pointed questions when he plays tourist at the Vatican on Easter.
What good is having software freedom if the hardware makers are holding you hostage? Marco Fioretti explains… with solutions.
Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game
Commentary and Open-Source
In a world obsessed with quick wins and viral apps, deep tech startups are betting on substance over sizzle. Here’s how they might change the game for good.