Hi Guys, The next foss bill hearing is set on the 29th of November, same rooms(7&8), same time(9:30am).
Rumor has it that lobbying funds has started flowing to drown the foss bill. So now we know why that tech article in inq7 was written as if it was written by PSIA(Phil. Software Industry Alliance). The position of PSIA is not surprising, anyway. They think that the foss bill, if passed, will deal a big blow to their profits and their very own existence. Well, the lines are being drawn right now. It's time to make a stand. a call for unity is in order. Here's what we can do in our own little way: 1. As an organization, make an institutional stand, and send it to the Committee on ICT of the House of Representatives. Send that too, to the same Committee in the Philippine Senate. Send that as a letter to the editor in Phil. Daily Inquirer and other broadsheets. While we cannot match their bribing/lobbying of journalists, we can launch our own guerilla warfare for the foss bill. 2. I suggest that FOSS companies make a similar alliance ala PSIA, and make their own position regarding the bill. Drop me a line(0922.816.0676) if any of you are interested. Our office is very much willing to help in forging that alliance. 3. For those who are in government offices who are using foss, kindly share your experiences, savings(if any), anything that can enlighten Congress and its members to take our side. 4. We should also organize more fora/discussions not just on the merits of the foss bill, but more so on the viability, security, reliability, cost-effectiveness, etc. of foss. On 23 November 2006, 9:00 am, our office is inviting everyone who wants to help in one way or another, for a discussion/preparation for the hearing on the 29th. Kindly confirm your attendance asap so we can arrange a venue large enough to accomodate us all. I am attaching the PSIA's position paper, as well as the statement of CICT Chairman Sales. regards to all, kaloi it/legis staff office of rep. teddy casiño ____________________________________________________________________________________ Sponsored Link $420k for $1,399/mo. Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! www.LowerMyBills.com/lre
psia position paper.odt
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foss bill RPS v1.1.rtf
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