In opposing California AB 1668, Bonnie spreads a heaping helping of fear, uncertainty and doubt by discussing wholly unrelated IT projects that failed. Taken from April 17, 2007 hearing. (support www.bytesfree.org
Author: johnmark
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More Microsoft Opposition to California AB 1668
Here’s a bit of Q & A between committee members and Microsoft’s lobbyists at the April 17th hearing before the Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy. Unfortunately, many committee members are not that familiar with the subject matter. (video from calchannel.com – support www.bytesfree.org
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Microsoft Lobbies Against California AB 1668
See Microsoft strenuously argue against California AB 1668, a bill that would mandate open formats for state government. This hearing took place before the Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy on April 17, 2007. (video from The California Channel – www.calchannel.com – support www.bytesfree.org )
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Supporters of California AB 1668
These are the arguments of those in favor of AB 1668, led by Sun. This hearing took place before the Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy on April 17, 2007. (video from The California Channel – www.calchannel.com )
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Mark Leno on CA Open Formats Bill at Committee Hearing
Mark Leno, California Assemblymember (D-13), introduces AB 1668, which proposes to mandate open file formats for state agencies. This is a hearing before the Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy. (video courtesy of The California Channel – calchannel.com)
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Web Site Dedicated to California AB 1668 – Open XML-based Formats
Here’s a new web site that just started up to promote AB 1668 – This bill will mandate that the State of California use open, royalty-free, XML-based document formats. Support open government!
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Nagios network monitoring felled by SNMP false alarms
With more companies finding that they don’t have to pay astronomical fees for systems management software, they’re turning to Open Source alternatives. In this case, mynewplace.com chose Hyperic HQ over Openview when Nagios failed them.
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live from sf beta
Blogging from sf beta! It’s like a frat party for web 2.0 types. Complete with groupies! @ 111 minna -
Hyperic Giving Away $5,000 Scholarship
Hyperic is giving away $5,000 in scholarship money to the winner of an essay contest on the subject of “Managing the Next Generation Data Center”. Open to all university students and employees (including faculty). If you’re an employee, the money goes to your departmental budget. Details at hyperic.com/essaycontest/
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Hey Donatella: Please Shut Up
I realize I’m late to this party, but I couldn’t help myself. Hey Donatella, when you get to be a senator or hell can hold any kind of office, perhaps then you can tell Hillary Clinton what to wear. Until then, just STFU. Having just watched “The Devil Wears Prada” it brought this recent episode to mind. Remind me, why do we need people to tell us what’s acceptable to wear? Can someone explain that one to me?