Benson, NH, and open source (fwd)

[Thomas M. Albright]

Here's a thought ...

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 11:56:29 -0500 (EST)
From: David R. Dick
To: Thomas M. Albright
Subject: Benson, NH, and open source


Now that Benson is talking about the state's computer
systems (27 different ones) and the need to integrate
and otherwise fix them, there is a unique opportunity
for open source.  I just don't know if there is enough
gumption around to even begin that battle.

I don't know if you read slash-dot, but every now
and then there are encouraging reports about government
and open source, e.g.,

    http://newsforge.com/newsforge/02/12/04/2346215.shtml?tid=19


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