The Linux Stimulus Package Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess …be different. Let's say for a moment that Vivek Kundra, the new Federal CIO and Open Source Software proponent, …Innovate. 5. Create New Jobs. I am also hopeful that Kundra will, with Obama's guidance, ensure that stimulus money goes…will keep an eye on whomever takes the office if Kundra has to concede. Linux can't stimulate the economy … Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess … send Richard Stallman to meet with new Federal CIO, Vivek Kundra, to discuss our government's obligation to use free software…, that he would like an opportunity to meet with Mr. Kundra. So, if any of you have any connections or contacts… Obama's Asking Geeks for Help Programming Databases by slfisher … on a weblog in a discussion phase," said Vivek Kundra, Chief Information Officer, and Beth Noveck, Deputy Chief Technology Officer… U.S. Government to Improve IT Transparency Community Center by slfisher …], in New York. Tuesday, White House Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra and White House New Media Director Macon Phillips are expected… Cities Moving from Microsoft Office to Google Apps Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by slfisher …, the chief technical officer responsible for the decision was Vivek Kundra[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivek_Kundra"], now… Re: Private vs. Public Graduate school Community Center by maoszman Vivek Kundra, the nation's CIO, went to University of Maryland, University … Re: The Linux Stimulus Package Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by Rashakil Fol [quote]1. Offshore Outsourcing.[/quote] Racist. Antiquated retard. Re: The Linux Stimulus Package Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess Your perennially negative opinion notwithstanding, offshoring is bad for our economy. It has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with corporate greed taking its toll on us with no visible return. Re: The Linux Stimulus Package Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by WolfPack Um, I am a bit lost in this. 1. Offshore Outsourcing. 2. Giving More Money to Those Who've Wasted it Already. 3. Providing Tax Breaks to Those Who Aren't Paying Taxes. 4. Rewarding Greed. How come only the open source industry do not fall suspect under the above conditions? You aren't suggesting that companies who create proprietary … Re: The Linux Stimulus Package Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess @WolfPack I'm suggesting that we have to do things differently to stimulate the economy. Tax and spend works temporarily. Putting people to work is a long-term fix. Linux and OSS can help companies save money, encourage innovation, and create new jobs. All companies are prone to waste and corruption but it seems less apparent with OSS ones, doesn… Re: Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by alinuxguru After I strip out the advocacy portion of the article, nothing is left but the title. So where exactly is the attack coming from? Re: Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess From proprietary software vendors. Re: Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by alinuxguru Providing a solution other than Open Source is not an attack on Open Source. Like Open Source is an option from Closed Source solutions, the inverse is equally true. If I share "the version of reality" of a closed source vendor it is not an assault on my freedom. It is a choice. Re: Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by khess What I'm saying is that the other two major vendors have budgets to advertise, offer discounts, etc. It's a constant attack on freedom to take up proprietary software instead of free software. Yes, you have a choice but we don't have a huge "in your face" voice like they do. It's an attack for which we currently have no defense. Re: Linux Freedom Under Attack Hardware and Software Linux and Unix by alinuxguru Granted, some software makers have engaged in off-color behavior. However, these proprietary vendors are probably more honest and up-front about their activity than some "open source" proponents. For example, what is the difference between SharePoint and the enterprise version of Alfresco? I clearly know where Microsoft stands on … Re: Obama's Asking Geeks for Help Programming Databases by jlbraaten I think it's great that we're trying to find smarter ways to do things with technology. Re: Cities Moving from Microsoft Office to Google Apps Hardware and Software Microsoft Windows by ShadyTyrant Its nice to see that government organizations are staying on top of the times.