[K12OSN] Somewhat OT but important for Open Source promoters in the community

[Access Systems]

On Fri, 9 Sep 2005 bear2bar at netscape.net wrote:

make sure you have your adaptive sections taken care of, Canada like the
USA has a disability discrimination laws.  especially the Blind, they are
threatening to stop linux unless it is accessible...  info at
http://leb.net/blinux/

Bob


> Hi,
>
> We have been given an opportunity to present to an international forum of communities, next March 2006, Open Source solutions. The basis of the presentation addresses the social-economical advantanges offered as well as the human impact. We are also getting some "political backing" to promote Open Source solutions as an alternative to proprietary systems.
> The event will be held in British Columbia and we need to have a proposal drafted by Sept 15 !!!!
> I am therefore asking for any and all help, input, ideas, background studies, etc that would help support this initiative.
> We want to present a solid case for the adoption of Open Source solutions, specifically K12LTSP & LTSP, as a means of reducing costs, improving ROI while providing a better computing and work environment.
>
> Thanks to all those that are willing to help
>
> norbert
> CEO XTlabs (www.xtlabs.org)
> Interim director reboot montreal (www.rebootmontreal.ca)
>
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