[Linux-aus] Why Linux is not ready for business

[Silvia Pfeiffer]

Isn't this what Bruce Badger's OpenSkills is all about
(http://openskills.org/) ?

S.

On 10/18/06, Brenda Aynsley <bpa at iss.net.au> wrote:
> Kelly Daly wrote:
> > This looks (to me) like an opportunity for Linux Australia to get
> > involved...
> >
> > Companies don't know where to find good linux techs, and maybe some good
> > linux techs don't know where to find companies that want them (because all
> > these companies are doing the MS thang for lack of good linux techs).
> >
> > Maybe we need to look at some kind of skills and availability database.
> > Companies can seek information from Linux Australia about these people, and
> > its up to the linux techs to either register or seek information about what
> > companies are looking for which skills...
> >
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> er the technology is simple enough as you say kelly, however how do you
> get 'employing' companies to even consider FOSS let alone know where to
> register their interest.  That's the rub and the nub of the problem.
> It's like booking a band for a gig, then issuing an invitation into the
> ether to come to the gig and guess what .... no one turns up cos they
> aint in the ether, they are where they are.
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> You'd be looking at championing the cause of FOSS with companies who
> wouldnt think about them or if they did, had discounted the thought cos
> of the reasons already mentioned.
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> I think raising the profile of both Linux Australia AND Open Source
> Industry Australia would be something that is good for all of us in the
> FOSS arena.  Why?  Because it would give businesses and those out there
> championing the cause a resource to refer to in making the case for the
> widespread adoption of FOSS.
>
> ... and then we could use the technology and application to list buyers
> and sellers :)
>
>  > Or we can just go out and convince a recruitment agency to start a
>  > FOSS section within their industry and promote linux hires more
>  > thoroughly.
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> There's a new recruitment company started in Adelaide last week with a
> lot of expertise in the ICT industry, though I would hazard a guess not
> much in FOSS, which might be worth looking at approaching.  I'd be happy
> to work with Linux Australia committee in that if you think it worthwhile.
>
> cheers
> brenda
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> brenda
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