Webinar: The Use of Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) by Governments
OASIS invites you to attend a free, 30-minute webinar providing advice and guidance for the use of Free, Libre and Open Source Software by Governments (FLOSS). Date: 3 Dec 2009 Time: 15:00 UTC (17:00 Paris/11:00 Boston/8:00 San Francisco/16.00 Accra/23:00 Beijing).
The webinar is hosted by the eGov Member Section and will be presented by two members of their Steering Committee, Charles Schulz and John Borras. This is one in a series of outputs that the Member Section is producing as part of its remit to promote the adoption and implementation of open standards that facilitate interoperability within and between government agencies and all of their stakeholders, and to stimulate the sharing of best practices and examination of use cases concerning the delivery of eGovernment services.
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Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/117892745
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The webinar will provide:
• an explanation of exactly what FLOSS is,
• a review of its rise in prominence over the last few years,
• a look at its current progress and future development,
• a detailed look at how it can be used by Governments,
• examples of current implementations,
• advice on getting started for those who haven’t already embraced it.
Who should attend:
• Government and other public sector officials responsible for ICT policy, procurement, and implementation.
• Providers of software and services to Governments.
• SDO and open source developers creating application used by the public sector
• Anyone wishing to learn first-hand about FLOSS.
Reference links:
* OASIS eGov Member Section
http://www.oasis-egov.org/
* OASIS Membership
http://www.oasis-open.org/join/categories.php
**This is a complimentary webinar open to OASIS members and non-members - feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues**
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Title:
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The Use of Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) by Governments
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Date:
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
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Time:
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15:00 UTC (17:00 Paris/11:00 Boston/8:00 San Francisco/16.00 Accra/23:00 Beijing).
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After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
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System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
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Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
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