Toronto Municipal Open Source Revolution, anyone ?

[David J Patrick]

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.
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>First, IT is politically sensitive right now because of the MFP scandal.
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Nightmarish ! Perhaps this approach is the polar opposite of that 
situation ?

>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.
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I'm sure you are correct. Undoubtedly, this idea is already on many desks.

>Finding out the current state of the world is a requirement.  
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step #1

>I will ask Olivia about who at the city would be willing and able to tell us 
>about what the current thinking is about open source at City Hall.
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Brilliant ! We'll be here on the edge of our chairs..

>Jim Rootham
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I'm delighted that someone with your experience is with us.
djp

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