SirsiDynix: Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source

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

• Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source

Commentary

• http://digg.com/software/SirsiDynix_Corp_shovels_open_source_FUD_onto_its_customers

Date	Author	Title
2009		Clifford Lynch clarifies views relative to open source ILS efforts
2009		Clifford Lynch Clarifies Position on Open Source ILSes

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