---
weekly_roundup: true
title: 'Unboxed Roundup: Our links for w/c 5th September 2016'
date: '2016-09-09 13:30:00 UTC'
author: 'Murray Steele'
tags: # (Delete as appropriate)
- Culture

---

## Hello, I'm Mr Null - [Jon P](/people#jon-pepler)

http://www.wired.com/2015/11/null/

Christopher Null's surname is Null. Literally. Most websites don't take issue with this, but of course there are a few annoying (and hilarious) exceptions. Another example of what happens when you assume too much about user's names.

## A Beginner's Very Bumpy Journey Through The World of Open Source - [Charlie E](/people#charlie-egan)

https://medium.freecodecamp.com/a-beginners-very-bumpy-journey-through-the-world-of-open-source-4d108d540b39

I feel like there are lots of "open source: how to start" articles going round but this seemed to place a greater emphasis on sticking at it and being prepared to try elsewhere if it doesn't work out.

## Track of the Week - [](/people#)

---
weekly_roundup: true
title: 'Unboxed Roundup: Our links for w/c 5th September 2016'
date: '2016-09-09 13:30:00 UTC'
author: 'Murray Steele'
tags: # (Delete as appropriate)
- Culture

---

## Hello, I'm Mr Null - [Jon P](/people#jon-pepler)

http://www.wired.com/2015/11/null/

Christopher Null's surname is Null. Literally. Most websites don't take issue with this, but of course there are a few annoying (and hilarious) exceptions. Another example of what happens when you assume too much about user's names.

## A Beginner's Very Bumpy Journey Through The World of Open Source - [Charlie E](/people#charlie-egan)

https://medium.freecodecamp.com/a-beginners-very-bumpy-journey-through-the-world-of-open-source-4d108d540b39

I feel like there are lots of "open source: how to start" articles going round but this seemed to place a greater emphasis on sticking at it and being prepared to try elsewhere if it doesn't work out.

## Track of the Week - [Chris H](/people#chris-holmes)

It's Friday and as the week draws to a close this track is a good one to bring
in the weekend!

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xIhFpmzRKYM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Hundred Mile High City by Ocean Colour Scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIhFpmzRKYM)

Add Chris H music to the weekly roundup
Add Chris H music to the weekly roundup
