<in quote who="Bob Irvine"/ Jeff noted> >> Given that open source platforms can deliver ...
>the answer to the rest of your question depends on the >interpretation of 'Open Source principles' [snip] are you referring >to the principles and tenets of Free Software (freedom) or the >methodology of Open Source (efficient, distributed, flat) Thank you Jeff. In terms of that distinction I was referring to the flat, distributed Open Source methodology, and alluding to some of the principles associated with it, including the love of freedom evident in ventures like samba. Open standards and affordable access are key qualities for accountable, trusted community information systems but practical use must be supported within the community. So Open Source systemic principles are also relevant, for example principles like good humour and some of the heavy hitters like: the principle of valuing the least and the greatest contributions, and the principle of open access to practical training resources. -- Bob Irvine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
