-----Original Message----- > From: discuss-boun...@lists.osgeo.org [mailto:discuss boun...@lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Frank Warmerdam > Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 2:21 PM > To: OSGeo Discussions > Subject: Re: [OSGeo-Discuss] Top ten myths for open source in geo? > > Another common one in general is "open source is just for that geeky > linux operating system, I want to use windows!" to which the response > will hopefully reference some particular windows packaging efforts like > OSGeo4W as well as indicating that most projects do offer binaries for > windows. I often try to make the point that OSGeo and FOSS4G is available > for many operating systems, and that using open source GIS software does > not mean pushing linux down peoples throats.
This is the biggest issue I find myself needing to "educate" potential users of open source solutions. Many open source server projects are much easier to install than their proprietary counterparts. -- James Fee RSP Architects Ltd. 502 South College Avenue, Suite 203, Tempe, AZ 85281 480-889-2095 (w) 602-819-2142 (m) _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss