On 03/29/2008 04:51 AM, James Knott wrote: > Mello, Paul J CTR NPDC-NSTC wrote: >> We would like to use Open Office in a training environment to replace >> our aging MS Office suite. It must be on an approved list to be used. >> The Navy has now stated that we should try to use open source software >> if possible. We would have about 500 - 1000 users. Getting it approved >> for NAVY use would really get the ball rolling. How bout it? >> > > How does one get an application approved? Is there not a process where > someone in the Navy can request approval? > >
He is probably referring to this declaration: http://www.fcw.com/online/news/151858-1.html <partial quote> Navy to focus only on open systems By Peter Buxbaum Published on March 6, 2008 The Navy will acquire only systems based on open technologies and standards. Vice Adm. Mark Edwards, deputy chief of naval operations for communications, broke the news March 5 to a Navy IT Day audience in Vienna, Va., sponsored by AFCEA International. “The days of proprietary technology must come to an end,” he said. “We will no longer accept systems that couple hardware, software and data.” </partial quote> No clue as to how to get OOo on the approved list. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
