[Novalug] [Ma-linux] FOSE update

bidwell bidwell@dead-city.org
Tue May 24 22:18:48 EDT 2011


On 05/24/2011 06:52 PM, Rich Goodwin wrote:
> It is with great regret to say this, at this point in time, tux.org will
> not be participating in FOSE this year.  1105 events was not able to
> offer a booth to us this year.
>
> tux.org has been part of FOSE for over 10 years as I far as I can
> recall.  Last year was a banner year for us in showing all levels of
> Gov't the unabridged advantages of Open Source and how this can help in
> saving costs and leveraging technologies to meet their needs.  There
> were many points in time where we demo'd solutions ranging from
> training, CRM, HRM to data visualization tools to help  the healthcare
> community to crowds 4-5 people deep.  All using open source programs
> that incur zero procurement dollars.  We even had several of the XO
> Laptops showing educational and communication tools.  We were extremely
> proud to have been part of FOSE for so long and truly looked forward to
> participating this year.
>
> Thus, this is a disappointment and shame.
>
> Rich Goodwin

That is too bad, but Tux had an amazing run, with a great effort put out 
by a few amazing people.  I think everyone who has been involved
should be very proud of what they accomplished.

Matt



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