Let a thousand flowers bloom. That is certainly the Open Source
way.

-Glen Newton

> Ross wrote:
> How is oss4lib.org and oss4lib-discuss not a "we" thing?
> How is yet another community based around a rather small domain a good thing?
>
> -Ross.
>
> On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 11:11 AM, Chadwick Seagraves <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > 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.
> >  --
> >  *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
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> >  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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