Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are related to systems and methods for updating an operating system image. A system includes a processor and a system memory. A customization module receives end user defined customization parameters for an updatable base operating system image. The customization module further translates the received customization parameters into image state transition steps. The state transition steps cause the implementation of the customization parameters when applied to the updatable base operating system image. A generation module generates the updatable base operating system image by applying some of the image state transition steps. An update module updates the generated updatable base operating system image without the need for further end user input by applying some of the state transition steps to generate an updated operating system image.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and software are disclosed for facilitating micro documentation environments. In at least one implementation, a micro documentation environment includes subject entities within a micro blogging environment. At least one subject entity corresponds to at least one software component within a software development environment. The micro documentation environment also includes other entities within the micro blogging environment. At least one other entity follows the one subject entity corresponding to the software component. The micro documentation environment also includes micro posts, at least one of which is generated on behalf of the one subject entity and comprises documentation information related to the one software component.

Abstract: An information system is provided that uses information derived from real time data sources to identify a potential current relationship between two or more users or entities, including individuals, organizations, and groups of individuals, based on the similarity between the real data sources, and entities associated with the real time data. Given the potential for a relationship, a connection between the users can be initiated.