On Fri, 2003-02-21 at 13:57, Ian C. Sison wrote: > > Sure. What's more secure, and would it be more effective for our > movement if we had one ? Methinks we should focus more on active lobbying > to get our message across - more political legwork on all fronts. >
on this note, i think it's high time that plug (or openminds) should come up with several studies -- real ones -- that highlight the current and future uses of linux and open source software in general, as well as the benefits and realities in using and developing these technologies. it is easier said than done, and IMHO advocacy is not enough especially if you dont have facts to back you up. although experience counts a lot, to a skeptic however, facts would hit harder. and to the uninformed, facts are just what they need to be informed with. of course, a bunch of facts would be nothing if it wasn't presented properly and put to good use. and this i think is what is still lacking, aside from a massive information drive. as for the information drive, facts would give it a solid foundation, and everything else that should follow would have little trouble if the facts were laid down and utilized properly. this is all, IMHO. just my 2 cents worth. but i would gladly like to contribute my share to this movement that i believe is very essential not only to me, but to the world in general. -- -=[mikhail]=- aka Dean Michael C. Berris mobile +63 917 8901959 work +63 49 5680024 http://free.net.ph/Members/mikhailberis _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
