On August 17, 2002 01:07 am, Gary Lawrence Murphy wrote: > >>>>> "C" == Chris Herrnberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > C> ... There is now a federal initiative to "review" open source > C> based software technologies. > > Can you elaborate on this? It's the first I've heard of any review > going on in Canada.
Best is to get a hold of Russell as he is active in it and get the details wrt to private interest groups. There are several. and thats really his domain. Wrt to the federal initiative its small but interesting. A four day seminar was held a few months back for federal employees to expose them to OS technologies. Sun, IBM., EU commissioners were there etc etc. We are all currently waiting for the official website to be launched, remember this is government, and it will be probably be a few more months till the site is up. The effort however is sincere and has potential. The starting point will be an assessment of DSS purchasing criteria and have them ammended to allow for a more even playing field as currently OSS does not qualify given the current tendering process and criteria. That does not mean that OSS does not exist in the federal level, it does, just the existing purchasing structure does not include provisions for it. You really have to understand and be familiar with DSS contract requirements and purchasing rules to get a grip on this issue. Its a good move and good starting point. The individual heading this is Joseph Potvin. Chris H. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
