DesktopLinux: Linux From the Trenches: A Frank Analysis of Linux as it Moves Toward Critical Mass

“Q: You recently launched Government Forge, a web site
that is dedicated to open source advocacy and also provides
software for state and local government IT departments. Can you
talk about the project, its reception and the demand you have seen
for Linux in the government sector?

“People in various governments have written to me looking for a
portal where they can contribute and exchange software with others.
I noticed such a portal in the Linux K12 project and also one
within the Texas Department of Information Resources. So, I got
this inspiration to build one for everybody. It’s simply a web site
where people can meet and upload software or give us a link.

“In the beginning, I received thousands of emails about the
site. People mentioned it on discussion lists and on news sites
around the globe. I felt very encouraged…”

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