Re: [ubuntu-uk] public services

2011-06-26 Thread john beddard
Well Alan, Just using my own situation as a simple template. I would like to focus on a small local area such as the town Darlington. Darlington is a good choice because it has good railway links to other areas. 1. Start a promotional blitz in the area lasting say 4 weeks. Including Unis, Co

Re: [ubuntu-uk] public services

2011-06-26 Thread alan c
On 26/06/11 10:34, john beddard wrote: My sense is that social enterprise would provide the most interested people. Since their approach is similar to that of the open-source community. Plus the fact they already have a 'change-mindset.'In wanting to serve the community with ideas that originally

Re: [ubuntu-uk] public services

2011-06-26 Thread john beddard
Yes Alan, Successful products/ developments today are customer inclusive. Including them at the LoCo level is a good idea. Although how skilfully this can be done requires some consideration. My experience is that local government (Councils) are desperate to discover and become a part of the tec