Question for TLUGgers: How can Canada take a leading role in FOSS?

[phiscock-g851W1bGYuGnS0EtXVNi6w at public.gmane.org]

Evan Leibovitch wrote:

> Now that the obstacles to use of open source are less
> technical and more political/economic, advocates need to deal with the
> CYA mentality of managers for whom "safety" is more important than
> reduced cost or greater flexibility. Having evidence of widespread use
> of open source  in many industries helps confront FUD-based objections
> that it's too unproven.

There is a huge irony here. Not too long ago, IBM were the main
beneficiaries of the CYA mentality in companies. 'Nobody got fired for
buying IBM' it was said.

Now IBM is backing Linux and Open Source, and they themselves have to deal
with the FUD factor. Indeed, it does seem true: what goes around comes
around.

Peter

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