Difference between revisions of "SirsiDynix: Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source"
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== Background == | == Background == | ||
| − | + | Around 09-Sept-2009, a SirsiDynix Corp position paper, "Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source" by Vice President of Innovation Stephen Abram, was authored and distributed 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]. | 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]. | ||
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* [http://wikileaks.org/wiki/SirsiDynix_Corp_restricted_lobby_paper_against_Open_Source_technologies,_Sep_2009 Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source] | * [http://wikileaks.org/wiki/SirsiDynix_Corp_restricted_lobby_paper_against_Open_Source_technologies,_Sep_2009 Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source] | ||
| + | * [http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/Open%20Source%20Position%20Paper%2020090909%20FINAL%5B1%5D.pdf The report as released by Stephen Abram (pdf) ] | ||
* [http://etherpad.com/9OzS9eowye Etherpad document for collaborative annotation] | * [http://etherpad.com/9OzS9eowye Etherpad document for collaborative annotation] | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 30 October 2009
Background
Around 09-Sept-2009, a SirsiDynix Corp position paper, "Integrated Library System Platforms on Open Source" by Vice President of Innovation Stephen Abram, was authored and distributed 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
- The report as released by Stephen Abram (pdf)
- Etherpad document for collaborative annotation
Commentary
| Date | Author | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-30 | Breeding, Marshall | Clifford Lynch clarifies views relative to open source ILS efforts |
| 2009-10-30 | Matienzo, Mark | Clifford Lynch Clarifies Position on Open Source ILSes |
| 2009 | Digg | http://digg.com/software/SirsiDynix_Corp_shovels_open_source_FUD_onto_its_customers |
| 2009-10-30 | Abram, Stephen | http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com/archives/2009/10/its_about_a_res.html |
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
