Canadian Gov RFI on FOSS

Kim Kulak kim at kulak.ca
Thu Feb 5 19:42:50 UTC 2009


Corey Burger wrote:
> Seems our Government is asking "Industry" to send it information about
> FOSS and has put out an RFI about it:
> http://www.merx.com/English/SUPPLIER_Menu.Asp?WCE=Show&TAB=1&PORTAL=MERX&State=7&id=PW-%24%24EE-015-18733&FED_ONLY=0&hcode=Au64x22Vv9pVNE3IKtFp3Q%3d%3d
> 
> I propose we (as ubuntu-ca) write up a response and send it off under
> the name of Ubuntu Canada. We can be sure that MS and all the little
> lobby groups are going to do so, so getting in there soon is a good
> thing.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Corey
> 

Oh yes, That RFI needs to be answered. I've never read a government 
RFI before but that shows quite a bit of ignorance. The emphasis on 
free as in beer was very pronounced. How can I help?

Kim




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