Toronto Municipal Open Source Revolution, anyone ?

[Max Blanco]

On Thu, 13 Nov 2003, Chris F.A. Johnson wrote:

> > > I am very interested in this proposal.

Great... the more the merrier!

> > > 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...  :-)

I tend to think as William does.  I see this as additional competition for 
the large corporations, not as a front door sales force for 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?

Two very good ideas: start small... one non-essential office by one 
non-essential office.  If we can get councillors to spread the word,
we're set!



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