But the point I was making, is that if such a list appeared on a website produced by the NHS/NHSIA (even if it was just links to the other excellent lists that have been mentioned, or an RDF/XML feed of those lists), it would have more credibility for NHS users who are new to the concepts of open-source and unsure where to start.
And the same for examples/case-studies. The "closer to home" the examples are, the more impact they will have. (That's not to say that a European/Worldwide list is not valuable, just that I was thinking of ways to help the adoption of open-source in the NHS... which, I think, was what Douglas' original post was hinting at?) Sorry if I stirred up old arguments by not expressing myself clearly! :-) Cheers, Jon Jon Edwards Pricom Ltd www.pricom.co.uk > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Ho [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > On Tue, 11 Dec 2001, Bart Koppers wrote: > ... > > > In fact, how about an Open-Source section of one of the NHS/NHSIA > > websites, > > > with examples of what's available (from OS and Office stuff > right up to > > > full-blown HIS), perhaps recommendations ("9 out of 10 doctors prefer > > > K-Office to Star Office"), and guidance/tips to get newbies started? > > > > > > > Maybe Andrew Ho is interested? > > Hi Bart, > Yes, I am interested. As a potential user of any given software, I > always try to read user recommendations.
