[wlug_org] [Parliamentary InstallFest]

[Wood Brent]

--- Jamie Baddeley <wellylug@vpc.co.nz> wrote:
> I think:
> 
> a) This should be added to the agenda tomorrow, but we should REALLY
> make sure we focus on actual installfest issues as a priority.
> InstallFest being a success is the first priority.
> 
> b) This opportunity should be viewed as a seperate exercise to
> InstallFest2004.
> 
> c) The meeting of the 19th should be used to debate and decide the
> issue.
> 
> d) The mainlist should be advised of the course of action (i.e the
> above) once we have broad agreement.
> 

Nice Jamie, I think that says it all :-)

My only comment re "Parliamentary installfest" is that it should be
educational/informational. I don't think installing Linux on a few politicians
PC's, without ongoing hand-holding, is likely to be positive. A look at
Linux/open-source issues is prob more appropriate. This is also more where
NZOSS is supposed to be working. They are supposed to have someone looking
after OSS in Govt.

My initial feeling is that it should be passed on to NZOSS, who can come back
to WLUG if they would like local support/input.

There could also be a spiel from the lawyers that recently gave a talk on OSS
in NZ in Wgtn.


Brent