[Linux-aus] Re: [Osia-discuss] Help with a political approach to Open Source please :)

[Pia Waugh]

Hi Adam,

<quote who="Adam Kennedy">

> Beyond just the deficit-influencing factors involved, you could also be 
> removing a large amount of process costs across practically every 
> industry in the entire country.

You're right, I hadn't thought of that, thankyou!
 
> And another point, "good for small business". As open source matures, it 
> means that small businesses can adopt more powerful software systems 
> much earlier in their growth.

True, sweet.
 
> And they can add new employees as fast as they like with no additional 
> licensing costs.

True.
 
> When you are struggling for cash and need to expand quickly, Open Source 
> is much more flexible.

I'll repost the items after I've gone through everyones ideas :) 

Cheers,
Pia

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