This might be of interest to some of you. I know that oss4lib has been
around for a while, but I think there is room for more coverage.
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*Chadwick J. Seagraves:* M.S.L.S
Library Systems Analyst
Private Academic Library Network of Indiana
Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority
(317) 298-6570 ext. 116 or (800)-733-1899
6202 Morenci Trail
Indianapolis, IN 46268
palni.edu <http://www.palni.edu>
InfoSciPhi.info <http://www.infosciphi.info>
** Apologies for cross-posting. **
On March 31, 2008, I will be launching the website Open Source In
Libraries. The primary goal of this project is to help libraries discuss
and freely use open source software to suit their needs. You are all
welcome to join this community and help it grow. This is a "we" thing,
not a "me" thing. Please visit the website and become a member of this
new community. It's free for everyone. There's also an email listserv
you can join. Lets all work together!
Website: http://www.opensourceinlibraries.com
Listserv: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/opensourceinlibraries
The following quote courtesy of Jeff Humphrey:
"Open source software is free in the sense that it grants freedom to the
user through the absence of proprietary control. Though much open source
is available without licensing fees, this does not necessarily include
liberation of price. The open source model shifts most of the costs from
acquisition to operations and maintenance.
One of the best things about open source software is that the code is
made available to everyone to modify as they see fit. This allows users
to develop the program or make changes to suit their needs even if a
project is totally abandoned by the original creator. With open source,
we are no longer at the mercy of closed source vendors with their forced
upgrades and compatibility issues.
Open source is about community where usability takes priority over
profitability. Enhancements are shared for the benefit of all users. Bug
fixes are the result of users pulling together and are often resolved
much faster than a closed source patch, saving organizations time and
money."
--
Allen D. Tate
Head of Computer Services
Ohio Township Public Library System
4111 Lakeshore Dr
PO Box 850
Newburgh, IN 47629
(812) 853-5468 x 313
http://www.ohio.lib.in.us/ (Library Home Page)
http://www.linuxinlibraries.com/ (Linux In Libraries)
The views expressed in this message are not necessarily
those of the Ohio Township Public Library System.
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