Open Source Helps Keep Vulnerable People Connected | Linux Today

Open Source Helps Keep Vulnerable People Connected

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 6, 2008

“Four IBM workers in Dublin are to be awarded for their
contribution to the development of a community project that uses
open source software to ensure older people and vulnerable members
of the public in 20 counties across Ireland receive a good
neighbour service.

“Later today, the Minister for Finance, Brian Lenihan TD, will
make a presentation on behalf of IBM employees Alex Markelov, Mark
Gargan and Guillermo Ordonez and Deirdre Kennedy for their work in
the Friendly Call Service…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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