[Publib] Announcement: Open Source In Libraries Website Online

[Allen D. Tate]

The site is now live. Come on over and sign up. I'm working on getting 
the message forum installed and running so that the community can share 
ideas and such. Please bear with me as I work on growing this community 
for you all. :)

Allen D. Tate wrote:
> ** 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.opensourceinlibraries.com/ (Open Source In Libraries)

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