Over the last few years I have spent a great deal of time working with and being involved with both products and their communities.
Often we become caught up in the hype of picking which one is better or the features or technologies that we sometimes overlook the aspirations and exactly how magnificent their contributions have been to education specifically but progress generally.
One would be hard pressed to find pieces of software that have directly impacted more students of higher education than these two have. It is remarkable what the individuals and communities have achieved. In fact I would say it is heroic.
Looking back on the winding road that these products and tools have walked, one gets an idea of the impact they have had and continue to have as well. As well as seeing what lies in store for them as they move into the future.
At this point I am simply grateful for the commitment and drive these communities have and continue to put forward their very best effort.
To Sakai and Moodle well done and best wishes for the future.