If you hate reading lengthy blog posts and dig the mind map view of the world, then add Steve van der Merwe’s blog to your feed gadget.  What I really like is his short quick observations and great views about software development.  But for me, it’s even better that I get to speak to him regularly, in person.  If you’re in the Cape Town area, make a point of finding him and chatting to him.  He makes ubuntu real.