Toronto Municipal Open Source Revolution, anyone ?

[Chris F.A. Johnson]

On Thu, 13 Nov 2003, William Park wrote:

> On Thu, Nov 13, 2003 at 02:59:03PM -0500, jim.rootham-H217xnMUJC0sA/PxXw9srA at public.gmane.org wrote:
> > I am very interested in this proposal.
> >
> > I have almost 30 years of experience in both computers and politics,
> > in particular, Toronto city politics.  Olivia Chow and Joe Pantalone
> > know who I am.
> >
> > There are a few things to say off the bat.
> >
> > First, IT is politically sensitive right now because of the MFP scandal.
> >
> > Second, there is no way this happens without a large credible support
> > organization.  IBM is the obvious example, Novell and Red Hat are possibles.
> > In fact, having multiple qualified bidders on support contracts would greatly
> > enhance credibility.
>
> 1.  If that's the case, then where do little guys fit in?  IBM, Novell,
> and RedHat would be using their own people for the contract.  Unless
> you're trying to get hired by them...  :-)
>
> 2.  Perhaps, we should start small (say, non-essential department) and
> work our way up.

   Starting, perhaps, with the councillors in their own offices?

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