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August 20, 2005
Ubuntu, part VI
I got mail from a guy doing Ubuntu, also named Mark. Mark's asking for my "help in formulating a national government strategy on Free Software for South Africa."
Sounds like a good idea, but I'm not sure how I'd be able to help. I checked out the taskforce Wiki nevertheless.
IMHO, they're in serious danger already. Half the projects up there have left-leaning titles like "Labour Department" and "Public Services and Administration" although one is "National Treasury." But the real problem is you can search the entire front page without finding the words "military," "prison," "police," or even "market."
You'd be better off reading the latest Slashdot article about how British Soldiers Get Germ-Fighting Undies. Let's keep the focus on the important things in life.
Posted by Mark at August 20, 2005 11:32 AM