I think this is an excellent idea, as it gives control to the libraries over content and reduces overhead costs.
You are correct that I am using this CD as a bridge. I know there are many librarians who know about open Source software but out of the many libraries that I have visited there are still many that have not heard of Copy Left software. I hope that this can raise awareness that the benefit of the software is more for the public than for libraries. Though by benefiting the public you will indirectly be benefiting libraries.
I hope that the Free Software, Open Source communities can start talking to find a mutual beneficial solution. Like a standalone CD kiosk like the one above.
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Re:OpenSource allows for Copies!!
Posted by: Bob on December 17, 2003 11:22 PMYou are correct that I am using this CD as a bridge. I know there are many librarians who know about open Source software but out of the many libraries that I have visited there are still many that have not heard of Copy Left software. I hope that this can raise awareness that the benefit of the software is more for the public than for libraries. Though by benefiting the public you will indirectly be benefiting libraries.
I hope that the Free Software, Open Source communities can start talking to find a mutual beneficial solution. Like a standalone CD kiosk like the one above.
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