[Linux-aus] 2020 summit - does open-source software have a place at the table?

[Jeff Waugh]

<quote who="Jonathan Oxer">

> > * Lobby government that at least 1 or 2 open-source software leaders
> > be asked to participate
> > * Prepare a brief of how software freedommight impact on those 10
> > areas outlined by the government.
> 
> +1. That's the very first thing that came to my mind when I saw it on
> the news yesterday, and I was going to suggest the exact same thing.

Same. :-)

> I'd be happy to help out with a submission. Anyone else interested in
> collaborating?

Keen to help prepare, but I'd suggest Tridge and Pia as representatives for
LA/OSIA if we manage to get two in (a few people have pinged me about doing
it, but I'd push T&P forward without a moment's pause).

I'd suggest pulling some folks together for a conf call one night this week,
which could be another activity performed with a view to revive OSEG, which
would be really valuable given the opportunities on offer (and created, such
as the Census and OZOSA) this year.

- Jeff

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