RE: The Open Source Dilemma for Governments


Subject: RE: The Open Source Dilemma for Governments
From: Stanley Long (slong@customcpu.com)
Date: Wed Feb 18 2004 - 16:25:13 AKST


On Wed, 2004-02-18 at 14:31, Hassler, Jeff wrote:
> With tech jobs going offshore, isn't there a ready home market here?
>
> Or are we going to wait until offshore developers fill it?

It sounds like you agree w/ Adelstein.
See the context of the last lines (partially) quoted :-))

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> Subject: The Open Source Dilemma for Governments
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> The Open Source Dilemma for Governments
> Tom Adelstein, "ConsultingTimes" January 4th
>
> http://consultingtimes.com/osgov.html
>
> Local governments must upgrade their computer infrastructures. That
> means additional taxes, ...
>
> Additionally, of the approximately 200 applications needed by local
> governments, only 25 or so exist in the market. Of the remainder, local
> governments must write their own or hire a contract programming firm to
> create them. Every time a local government unit pays for a separate
> "build-to-suit" application, they waste the public's money.
>
> Self regulation has worked in many professions. The time has arrived for
> local governments to work together to see Open Standards deployed
> nationally ...
>
> ... the US will likely face continued threats to our security. ... we
> need to develop the programs to teach and innovate ...
>
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