Comments on: The fbOpen Initiative: Facebook Confirms Plans to Open-Source Its Platform http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:41:53 -0800 hourly 1 By: startupbooster.com | FbOpen – FBOpenSource – Facebook Platform going Open Source http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2833736 startupbooster.com | FbOpen – FBOpenSource – Facebook Platform going Open Source Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:25:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2833736 [...] Yesterday, TechCrunch wrote about a rumour about a possible announcement of FBOpenSource; today they’ve confirmed that Facebook will indeed go Open Source for their one year old platform. [...] [...] Yesterday, TechCrunch wrote about a rumour about a possible announcement of FBOpenSource; today they’ve confirmed that Facebook will indeed go Open Source for their one year old platform. [...]

]]> By: 080528 Daily Links for May 28, 2008 | johnsumser.com: Recruiting News and Views http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2755013 080528 Daily Links for May 28, 2008 | johnsumser.com: Recruiting News and Views Tue, 19 May 2009 04:08:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2755013 [...] The fbOpen Initiative: Facebook Confirms Plans to Open-Source Its Platform  “The immediate effect will be to allow any social network to become Facebook Platform compatible - meaning application developers can easily take their Facebook applications and have them run on those social networks, too.” In other words, expect more annoying distractions everywhere you look. Somewhere between open source heaven and lock down hell is a space for visionary development. [...] [...] The fbOpen Initiative: Facebook Confirms Plans to Open-Source Its Platform  “The immediate effect will be to allow any social network to become Facebook Platform compatible – meaning application developers can easily take their Facebook applications and have them run on those social networks, too.” In other words, expect more annoying distractions everywhere you look. Somewhere between open source heaven and lock down hell is a space for visionary development. [...]

]]> By: Unity Behind Diversity » Facebook to Open Source Facebook Platform » Blaise Alleyne http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2404649 Unity Behind Diversity » Facebook to Open Source Facebook Platform » Blaise Alleyne Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:42:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2404649 [...] has been covering the breaking news: Facebook is planning to release the infrastructure between the Facebook Platform as free [...] [...] has been covering the breaking news: Facebook is planning to release the infrastructure between the Facebook Platform as free [...]

]]> By: ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2347846 ONLINE SERVICES/INTERACTIVE MEDIA « Daily Marauder Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:19:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2347846 [...] As Techcrunch wrote last week, Facebook is turning parts of its application platform open source, the company announced today. It’s available here for download.  This comes a little more than a year after Facebook Platform first launched to allow third party developers a way to get their applications directly onto Facebook. The company says more than 24,000 applications have now been built on the platform and more than 400,000 developers are building these applications. 140 new applications are added to the directory each day. “Nearly all” Facebook users have added at least one of those applications. (http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/02/facebook-turns-platfrom-open-source-via-fbopen 6/2) [...] [...] As Techcrunch wrote last week, Facebook is turning parts of its application platform open source, the company announced today. It’s available here for download.  This comes a little more than a year after Facebook Platform first launched to allow third party developers a way to get their applications directly onto Facebook. The company says more than 24,000 applications have now been built on the platform and more than 400,000 developers are building these applications. 140 new applications are added to the directory each day. “Nearly all” Facebook users have added at least one of those applications. (http://www.tech...urce-via-fbopen 6/2) [...]

]]> By: Facebook Turns Platfrom Open Source Via fbOpen http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2343762 Facebook Turns Platfrom Open Source Via fbOpen Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:38:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2343762 [...] As we wrote last week, Facebook is turning parts of its application platform open source, the company announced today. It’s available here for download. [...] [...] As we wrote last week, Facebook is turning parts of its application platform open source, the company announced today. It’s available here for download. [...]

]]> By: The Praized Blog » Blog Archive » Open Source Facebook Platform? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2333441 The Praized Blog » Blog Archive » Open Source Facebook Platform? Wed, 28 May 2008 15:06:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2333441 [...] Update2 (05/28/2008): Facebook confirms the rumor. [...] [...] Update2 (05/28/2008): Facebook confirms the rumor. [...]

]]> By: Facebook to open-source its platform « The Equity Kicker http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332873 Facebook to open-source its platform « The Equity Kicker Wed, 28 May 2008 11:34:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332873 [...] is open sourcing its application platform and calling it FBOpen. From Techcrunch: Facebook will turn the year-old Facebook Platform into an open source project, multiple sources [...] [...] is open sourcing its application platform and calling it FBOpen. From Techcrunch: Facebook will turn the year-old Facebook Platform into an open source project, multiple sources [...]

]]> By: fbOpen | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332526 fbOpen | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business Wed, 28 May 2008 06:50:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332526 [...] don’t know the specifics of the fbOpen project, but the concept is very cool with lots of potential. Last 5 posts in Social NetworkingData [...] [...] don’t know the specifics of the fbOpen project, but the concept is very cool with lots of potential. Last 5 posts in Social NetworkingData [...]

]]> By: Jons http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332368 Jons Wed, 28 May 2008 04:31:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332368 Why? Why?

]]> By: Facebook Counters OpenSocial, To Open Source Its Platform - Rev2.org http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332339 Facebook Counters OpenSocial, To Open Source Its Platform - Rev2.org Wed, 28 May 2008 04:03:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332339 [...] Facebook confirmed the initiative, named [...] [...] Facebook confirmed the initiative, named [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » fbOpenイニシャティブ：Facebookがプラットホームのオープンソース化計画を確認 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332329 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » fbOpenイニシャティブ：Facebookがプラットホームのオープンソース化計画を確認 Wed, 28 May 2008 03:53:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332329 [...] [原文へ] [...] [...] [原文へ] [...]

]]> By: Marc’s Voice » Blog Archive » End of May blogging.... '08 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332162 Marc’s Voice » Blog Archive » End of May blogging.... '08 Wed, 28 May 2008 01:20:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332162 [...] Open source, closed attitude, onerous TOS [...] [...] Open source, closed attitude, onerous TOS [...]

]]> By: Confirmado: Facebook con plataforma open source http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332158 Confirmado: Facebook con plataforma open source Wed, 28 May 2008 01:13:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332158 [...] Un portavoz de este conector de amistades informó: “Como la Plataforma de Facebook sigue madura, se ha decidido abrir la infraestructura como un suceso natural del proceso para que los desarrolladores puedan construir aplicaciones sociales más ricas y compartir lo que aprenderán con el resto. Próximamente se darán a conocer más detalles“. Fuent: TechCrunch. [...] [...] Un portavoz de este conector de amistades informó: “Como la Plataforma de Facebook sigue madura, se ha decidido abrir la infraestructura como un suceso natural del proceso para que los desarrolladores puedan construir aplicaciones sociales más ricas y compartir lo que aprenderán con el resto. Próximamente se darán a conocer más detalles“. Fuent: TechCrunch. [...]

]]> By: Jim McNelis http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2332009 Jim McNelis Tue, 27 May 2008 23:33:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2332009 This is good because: 1. it could instantly be the best open source solution to deploying a social network. 2. your new social network can talk to facebook and vice-versa. @13 it's a tech news blog.... This is good because:

1. it could instantly be the best open source solution to deploying a social network.
2. your new social network can talk to facebook and vice-versa.

@13 it’s a tech news blog….

]]> By: ESPN Dev Blog » Blog Archive » OpenSocial vs fbOpen: Is this the client’s finest hour? http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331908 ESPN Dev Blog » Blog Archive » OpenSocial vs fbOpen: Is this the client’s finest hour? Tue, 27 May 2008 22:31:11 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331908 [...] TechCrunch confirmed that Facebook will be turning their application framework into an open-source project, meaning that [...] [...] TechCrunch confirmed that Facebook will be turning their application framework into an open-source project, meaning that [...]

]]> By: Tiago Dória Weblog » Blog Archive » Facebook ainda é coisa de gringo http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331780 Tiago Dória Weblog » Blog Archive » Facebook ainda é coisa de gringo Tue, 27 May 2008 21:34:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331780 [...] terça, foi confirmado que a rede social vai abrir a sua plataforma, permitindo que uma pessoa desenvolva um mesmo aplicativo para a Facebook e diversos outros [...] [...] terça, foi confirmado que a rede social vai abrir a sua plataforma, permitindo que uma pessoa desenvolva um mesmo aplicativo para a Facebook e diversos outros [...]

]]> By: le blog à Ollie » Liens du jour http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331761 le blog à Ollie » Liens du jour Tue, 27 May 2008 21:29:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331761 [...] Facebook deviendrait OpenSource. [...] [...] Facebook deviendrait OpenSource. [...]

]]> By: P http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331746 P Tue, 27 May 2008 21:24:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331746 fbOpen sounds like a golf tournament. Now that I think of it, Zuck should host one! fbOpen sounds like a golf tournament.

Now that I think of it, Zuck should host one!

]]> By: Facebook Confirms fbOpen Initiative - The Unofficial Facebook Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331734 Facebook Confirms fbOpen Initiative - The Unofficial Facebook Blog Tue, 27 May 2008 21:18:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331734 [...] most likely be released at the Facebook developers meeting later this week in Palo Alto. Techcrunch claims the new project is called “fbOpen.” Posted in News Digg this article Save [...] [...] most likely be released at the Facebook developers meeting later this week in Palo Alto. Techcrunch claims the new project is called “fbOpen.” Posted in News Digg this article Save [...]

]]> By: Peter Urban http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331723 Peter Urban Tue, 27 May 2008 21:15:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331723 I have to agree that there is a lot of focus on twitookle (twitte+facebook+google) How about all those small startups that do really cool stuff or maybe even stuff that solve real problems and thus provide value. Reports on their ideas and efforts to make it to success are just as (or more) interesting then the latest 'attack' of fb on whomever. I have to agree that there is a lot of focus on twitookle (twitte+facebook+google)

How about all those small startups that do really cool stuff or maybe even stuff that solve real problems and thus provide value. Reports on their ideas and efforts to make it to success are just as (or more) interesting then the latest ‘attack’ of fb on whomever.

]]> By: Ummm http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331715 Ummm Tue, 27 May 2008 21:12:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331715 BTW, what no one is talking about is how Facebook is virtually forced to do this anyway. Alot of Chinese social sites have already cloned the FB API, so in effect, it was forced open, otherwise they'd face the prospect of total loss of control of their API, as an open source project would be run by a bunch of non-FB developers. In this way, they atleast ensure that the most popular implementation project is stacked and staffed by FB employees. BTW, what no one is talking about is how Facebook is virtually forced to do this anyway. Alot of Chinese social sites have already cloned the FB API, so in effect, it was forced open, otherwise they’d face the prospect of total loss of control of their API, as an open source project would be run by a bunch of non-FB developers.

In this way, they atleast ensure that the most popular implementation project is stacked and staffed by FB employees.

]]> By: Facebook platformu herkese açılıyor! | Webrazzi http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331714 Facebook platformu herkese açılıyor! | Webrazzi Tue, 27 May 2008 21:11:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331714 [...] kez TechCrunch tarafından duyurulan ve devamında Facebook tarafından doğrulanan habere göre, dünyanın son dönemlerdeki en popüler sosyal ağı birkaç gün içinde [...] [...] kez TechCrunch tarafından duyurulan ve devamında Facebook tarafından doğrulanan habere göre, dünyanın son dönemlerdeki en popüler sosyal ağı birkaç gün içinde [...]

]]> By: Guna http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331712 Guna Tue, 27 May 2008 21:11:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331712 This really means, the face of social networks will soon be changing to even a more comprehensive, more effective tools that will be available for the people who will continue to use it everyday. This really is good for the end-user. This really means, the face of social networks will soon be changing to even a more comprehensive, more effective tools that will be available for the people who will continue to use it everyday. This really is good for the end-user.

]]> By: Ummm http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331706 Ummm Tue, 27 May 2008 21:10:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331706 Can we please have another FaceBook story tommorow? Wednesday: Interview with head of Open Source programs at FB Thursday: Facebook announces release date in July for source Friday: Facebook announces they will host on SourceForge Next Week: Facebook Open Source "It's coming, and how will it revolutionize the valley." I also propose that TechCrunch create tabbed pane UI, and give Facebook it's own prominent tab, along with Twitter. Spin off fbcrunch.com, and twittercrunch.com Can we please have another FaceBook story tommorow?

Wednesday: Interview with head of Open Source programs at FB
Thursday: Facebook announces release date in July for source
Friday: Facebook announces they will host on SourceForge
Next Week: Facebook Open Source “It’s coming, and how will it revolutionize the valley.”

I also propose that TechCrunch create tabbed pane UI, and give Facebook it’s own prominent tab, along with Twitter. Spin off fbcrunch.com, and twittercrunch.com

]]> By: Free Forums http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/comment-page-1/#comment-2331704 Free Forums Tue, 27 May 2008 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/05/27/facebook-confirms-plans-to-open-source-its-platform/#comment-2331704 It's nice on paper but how many large networks are going to adopt something like this? It’s nice on paper but how many large networks are going to adopt something like this?

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