RE: [Ldsoss] LDS Open Source Survey

[Tom Welch]

My vision of where I would like to take a community of volunteers is much beyond technology.  I can see us using volunteers to   Provide translations for all non-religious text (manuals, education materials, etc). Provide a source where people can exchange computer art, music, etc. Provide audio-book with volunteer readers (see www.librivox.org) There is so much that we can do as a combined community that will benefit others.   Tom >>> "Steven H. McCown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/4/2006 7:21 AM >>> Interesting survey.  It would be also interesting to host a similar survey targeted towards other types of LDS professionals such as marketers, strategists, HCI designers, etc.  As Computer Scientists/Engineers, we often 'solve problems' without directly meeting or addressing 'user needs'.  Many times, we would rather use a scripting or command line language than a GUI with help buttons and tutorials.  We solve the problem, but neglect user preferences.  We think that users *should* use something like Linux, when they prefer not to switch from something familiar like Windows.  We see where they ought to be rather than realizing that they simply don't want to change. Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Welch Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 12:21 PM To: ldsoss@lists.ldsoss.org Subject: [Ldsoss] LDS Open Source Survey As I've previously stated, I've been hired by the Church to define an open source strategy for the Church.  I've prepared a brief survey that I am asking people to fill out that will help me best understand and develop this open source strategy.  Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey.  Also, pass this survey along to others you feel would like to offer their input.  All answers are anonymous and you can go back into the survey later and modify your answers.  If you can think of other questions or comments to this survey you feel are important, please don't hesitate to send me an email. Thanks for your help! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=895512319492 -- Tom Welch [EMAIL PROTECTED] (801) 240-1609 (858) 829-4614 - Cell ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ Ldsoss mailing list Ldsoss@lists.ldsoss.org http://lists.ldsoss.org/mailman/listinfo/ldsoss ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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