On Wed, 19 Sep 2001, Marvin T. Pascual wrote:
> >> I have many ideas about this matter. I hope we can talk on this some
> other time. Calling Ian and other PLUG volunteers, if it's okay with you,
> please set another PLUG EB but this time I hope we can talk about this
> matter sincerely.
Ian answering: No problem with me, i was the one who proposed it \8)
>
> -cost of retraining and retooling those MIS departments. will companies
> be willing to throw away previous invests made on their existing
> systems?
>
> >> That's really a problem. But I think, it's their option if they will
> give up their existing systems. All we need to do is to show them what we
> have and is offering it for free.
Well, i'm sure anyone with a sharp business mind could see.... an
OPPORTUNITY here....
> -bundling staroffice could be a problem with SUN. was there ever
> resolved?
>
> >> Maybe we can also talk with Sun about this matter. I think they will
> support this project 'cause they already offered StarOffice 5.2 CDs to some
> of the schools here in the Philippines and with (I think) the cooperation of
> DECS/CHED(?).
Vendors are pretty lax about educational grants. expect them to be even
more acocmodating when it comes to free software.
> frankly, i like ian's idea and this could be a very good start. however,
> different people have different needs and it would be good to get a good
> idea about the different requirements of other offices and people.
True. But many people have one basic requirement. My proposal addresses
the most basic: get rid of MS OFFICE (if possible windows) IN THE
TAXPAYER-FUNDED workplaces.
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