Re: [Linux-aus] National Open Source industry forum

[Ryan Verner <xfesty@computeraddictions.com.au>]

On 07/01/2004, at 3:59 PM, Con Zymaris wrote:

> Some months back, we started discussing (on these lists) the creation 
> of a
> national peak-body of for-profit organisations, firms and consultancies
> which work with Free & Open Soure Software (FOSS). The purpose of such 
> an
> organisation would be to co-ordinate marketing and evangelism 
> exercises,
> targeting increased penetration of FOSS in the corporate, government 
> and
> education sectors, helping members build their businesses in the 
> process.
>
> I've been in discussions with people from WA, SA, Tas, NSW & ACT about
> what form such a body should take and have a few models for 
> consideration.
>
> LCA 2004 would be a natural place to discuss this further.

Suitable FIXIT, maybe?


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