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

Brenda Aynsley <bpa@iss.net.au> · Wed Oct 18 11:01:05 2006

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...

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.
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.
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.
>
>
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

cheers
brenda

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