Benson, NH, and open source (fwd)

[Rob Lembree]

On Mon, 2002-12-09 at 12:07, Thomas M. Albright wrote:
> Here's a thought ...

That's a great idea!!!  I already did it!!!  ;-)

Last week, when the budget cuts became an issue in the
media, I emailed his transitional office, giving a quick
open source overview, and introducing the LUG as an
educational and technical resource.  I asked for a personal
call back to set up some initial meetings and to go
into more detail.  I haven't heard back, but will follow
up if I don't.

I'll let you all know how this proceeds.  

This is EXACTLY what I think that LUGs should be doing,
by the way.  If we're not telling others about Linux
and open source, we're kind of a closed group, wouldn't
you think?

regards,
rob

> ---------- 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
-- 

Rob Lembree                        Metro Link Incorporated
29 Milk St.			     lembree at metrolink.com
Nashua, NH 03064-1651             http://www.metrolink.com
Phone:  954.660.2460               Alternate: 603.577.9714
PGP: 1F EE F8 58 30 F1 B1 20       C5 4F 12 21 AD 0D 6B 29