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Re: [Linux-aus] Withdraw the Application for $2000

Sokar,

I too would encourage you to continue with the process. It has been my experience that uber-geeks tend also to be uber-inquisitive, however the Monty Python reference of "nobody expects the Spanish inquisition" might be applicable here :-)

I think what you're accomplishing in these remote communities is fantastic and ought to receive our unqualified support and praise.

I am in Perth so if you or any of your contacts/colleagues ever need support out this way please let me know. (I am a long-time Unix/Linux user/hacker and recent convert to "juicy Ubuntu goodness" as someone else here called it.)

Warmest regards,
Paul Antoine

Jonathan Oxer wrote: 
Hi Sokar,

I  withdraw the application for $2000 to buy computers from IT share
for two FOSS LABs


That's a great pity because from what I've seen of your proposal it
appears to be an extremely worthwhile project, and it's definitely the
sort of thing that Linux Australia should be supporting.

I hope the public discussion and questions on the mailing list weren't
the cause of your withdrawal of the application: the discussion is not
intended to be a "look into this bright light" interrogation, it's
really just a chance for the members of the organisation to see how
its money is being spent and to have input into the projects that are
funded. Since we're an all-volunteer, community-funded organisation
we've settled on an assessment process that's very open, but it's
probably a bit disconcerting to people that are not familiar with how
we operate and so I apologize if you feel you have been treated
unkindly.

If you are still interested in going ahead with the project I hope you
will consider allowing your application to continue.

Regards,

Jonathan Oxer
President
Linux Australia

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