Difference between revisions of "SirsiDynix: Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source"
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| − | * http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/10/dod_says_yes_to.html;jsessionid=TFP02AM1CPPM3QE1GHPSKH4ATMY32JVN | + | "Some of the most security-conscious entities, like the United States Department of Defense, restrict the use of open source software for fear that it could pose a terrorist opportunity." |
| + | * [http://brlcad.org/d/about BRL-CAD] | ||
| + | * [http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/10/dod_says_yes_to.html;jsessionid=TFP02AM1CPPM3QE1GHPSKH4ATMY32JVN DOD Says Yes To More Open Source], 28-Oct-2009 | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 30 October 2009
Background
In September, 2009, a SirsiDynix Corp report, "Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source", was released to a group of SirsiDynix customers.
On 29-Oct-2009, the report was posted on Wikileaks, which "spreads a fantastic amount of fear, uncertainty and doubt about both open source software in general and, more specifically, the suitability of open source integrated library systems" [1].
[1] http://thesecretmirror.com/open-source/leaked-sirsidynix-report
The Report
Commentary
- Clifford Lynch Clarifies Position on Open Source ILSes
- Clifford Lynch clarifies views relative to open source ILS efforts
- http://digg.com/software/SirsiDynix_Corp_shovels_open_source_FUD_onto_its_customers
Relevant articles
"Some of the most security-conscious entities, like the United States Department of Defense, restrict the use of open source software for fear that it could pose a terrorist opportunity."
- BRL-CAD
- DOD Says Yes To More Open Source, 28-Oct-2009
