Open Source/Free Software in Maricopa Government

Gary Nichols plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:34:59 -0700 (MST)


Matt Alexander said:
> So a while back we had a lot of interest and some press coverage of
> Maricopa County using Open Source/Free Software.  Has anyone kept up
> with this or have any news on their progress (or lack thereof)?

I got the impression that they were happy sheeple using MS's stuff, and
might try out some OS/FS here and there.

Judging from the frequent "page not founds", ASP/ODBC/SQL errors and speed
of their various sites, I'd say they have great job security at least.

Unless there is a change in leadership, I doubt you'll see much change.

Sorry to seem sarcastic, but I get irate knowing that they are wasting my
tax dollars on stuff that could be done SOOO much cheaper.