[Linux-aus] Greens battle Microsoft

[Jeff Waugh]

<quote who="Brent Wallis (IS)">

> Hmm, would not greater advantage be gained by a high profile Open Source
> driven office? I wonder if the Democrats or Greens would consider a
> complete swap of their systems. Now that really would be something...
> 
> Has anyone ever made an approach along these lines?  For the sake of
> community contribution, this sort of project would be a worthwhile "donate
> free consultancy time" excercise wouldn't it?

I think so too - they're definitely willing to walk the walk, and have
demonstrated this a number of times. It would be good PR, and good community
work. Hmm... and I have a whole relaxing weekend away to muse upon this. ;-)

- Jeff

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