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Venezuela Goes Open Source

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the bandwagon-gets-moving dept.

Odinson sent in this news blurb from LinuxToday, reporting that Venezuela has adopted a policy for the use of Open Source software in government wherever possible. Apparently they have practical rather than philosophical motivations: keeping cash in the country and promoting local software development.

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  1. FP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    BLAH BLAH BLAH FP!

  2. Sad News : Anonymous Coward found dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - famous slashdot "Stephen King Dead at 54" troll poster was found dead in his Florida home this morning. He was 54. There weren't any more details. I'm sure the slashdot community will miss him; even if you're not a fan of his work there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an American icon.

    1. Re:Sad News : Anonymous Coward found dead at 54 by WankersRevenge · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Off topic, yes. But pretty funny.

    2. Re:Sad News : Anonymous Coward found dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Rumors had it that he was found dead in front of his computer. Apperently he had been trying to install Free BSD. Accusations of foul play by the BSD is dead Troll were denied by athorities.

    3. Re:Sad News : Anonymous Coward found dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I find it very amusing how the original text easily translates with the new subject.

      A sad loss indeed. ::chuckle::

    4. Re:Sad News : Anonymous Coward found dead at 54 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Pity, I was quite amused when people fell for his troll posts. Especially the ones that took the trouble to check Bangor/Maine newspapers or search the web for corroborating evidence for the expiration of Stephen King.

      He will be missed...

  3. I hope Venezuela wasn't using Freecode.com by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    From Freecode.com today: To our Freecode readers:

    As of today, August 30, 2002, OSDN will cease operation of Freecode.com. The decision to do so is based on a content strategy that will help OSDN provide better, more focused editorial for its readership within the high tech and developer community.

    OSDN will continue to produce Slashdot, Linux.com, NewsForge, Geocrawler, freshmeat.net, SourceForge.net, and MediaBuilder and will continue its e-commerce offering on ThinkGeek. You can visit these sites at http://osdn.com.

    We thank you for your readership and loyalty to OSDN.

    Sincerely, The Editorial Team at OSDN

    1. Re:I hope Venezuela wasn't using Freecode.com by coolfrood · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I shudder to think of the day when they pull the plug on sourceforge.net. People should really be moving to . I bet they won't get much coverage on the OSDN websites though.

    2. Re:I hope Venezuela wasn't using Freecode.com by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      According to Fuckedcompany, Newsforge is being shut down in October.

  4. Not only... But also... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    To our Davecentral readers:

    As of today, August 30, 2002, OSDN will cease operation of DaveCentral.com. The decision to do so is based on a content strategy that will help OSDN provide better, more focused editorial for its readership within the high tech and developer community.

    OSDN will continue to produce Slashdot, Linux.com, NewsForge, Geocrawler, freshmeat.net, SourceForge.net, and MediaBuilder and will continue its e-commerce offering on ThinkGeek. You can visit these sites at http://osdn.com.

    We thank you for your readership and loyalty to OSDN.
    Sincerely,
    The Editorial Team at OSDN

    Commentary:

    Notice they say "loyalty", like they have ANY idea of what that word means!

    A few years ago, the civilized world flirted with Open Source, and are paying the price in lost jobs and ruined livelihoods. Now the novelty backwards countries are poising themselves to make the same mistakes.

    In ten years time, the Linux companies will be dead, but Microsoft will still be around, no matter how many times their competitors cry 'unfair' to the courts.

  5. Announcements from http://www.osdn.com/pr/ by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    " Animation Factory and DaveCentral - Best of Today's Web
    PC World selects Animation Factory (Part of the MediaBuilder Network) and DaveCentral in it's "Best of Today's Web: Greatest Hits and Hidden Gems". URL: http://www.pcworld.com/features/article/0,aid,1017 66,pg,3,00.asp"

    Sorry, OSDN. You've made DaveCentral the best of YESTERDAY'S web.

  6. OSDN explain themselves by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "OSDN is dedicated to broadening the understanding and acceptance of technologies through the delivery and promotion of high quality, targeted conferences, events and trade shows within the IT and Open Source market. "

    What a surprise, they don't mention websites at all! Looks like they're 'refocusing'. Death to Slashdot within the month.

  7. Important! Follow this link! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's not goatse, it's something more important!

    http://comments.fuckedcompany.com/phpcomments/inde x.php?newsid=92956&sid=1&page=1&parentid=0&crapfil ter=1