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Open Source in Government: Newport News, Va. | |
| Subject: | FOSS not that unusual in government settings | |
| Date: | 2004-01-16 17:22:34 | |
| From: | toddogas | |
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It was great to read this interview. I just wanted to point out that the use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is not unusual in U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government settings. It just tends to be a more-or-less quiet activity.
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FOSS not that unusual in government settings
2004-01-18 19:08:25 anonymous2 [Reply | View]
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FOSS not that unusual in government settings
2004-01-19 00:38:40 Todd Ogasawara |
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Umm. I think we may have crossed wires somewhere. I don't recall saying anything about building projects in isolation. But, no offense taken on my part in any case. Best wishes in your efforts!
And, this article in Government Technology Magazine from their May 2003 issue may clarify some of my points. We have come a long way in the year since we spoke with GovTech, btw:
Government Technology Magazine (May 2003): Something for Nothing?
Again, best wishes in your efforts!...todd -
FOSS not that unusual in government settings
2004-01-19 01:54:03 Todd Ogasawara |
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Ah... I see my error. The "you" you refer to in building a repository refers to yourself. My apologies for not interpreting your comments correctly the first time. All the best...todd -
FOSS not that unusual in government settings
2004-01-19 09:00:56 anonymous2 [Reply | View]
Correct. I was referring to me, sorry for the confusion. Some of those citied in your prior link seemed to have built single purpose applications, for which "large scale collaboration" is not necessary or even desired.
Andy Stein
But, if you are trying to build a shared repository of software for local government, then you need participation and the press may be helpful. "Just build it quietly" would not be a practical alternative. There is too much work to do for any one person or organization.
Andy Stein