Re: Windows-only software in government

["Dr. Michael J. Chudobiak" <mjc avtechpulse com>]

Liam R E Quin wrote:
> Some arguments that go down well are
> * the need to archive
> * the need for accessibility
> * the need to repurpose information (e.g. print, Web, search...)
> * the need to control costs
> * the need to have control over core technology, to use trusted software
> * the need to encourage and support the Canadian IT industry

Thanks, that's really useful. I've added it to 
http://live.gnome.org/Government.

I'm trying to build up a base of useful arguments before firing off 
letters to ministers and members of parliament...


- Mike