[FOSE] OMB to require standard Windows desktop by Feb. 1, 2008

Wed Mar 21 10:54:15 EDT 2007

What I can't figure out from this article is if OMB is (a) requiring a
certain configuration *if* you have Windows on the desktop or (b) if it
is also saying you *must* have Windows on the desktop.  Does anybody
have any clear statement on that question?

If it is (a), than I don't see how it really impacts Open Source from a
technical standpoint [however there could be a problem of incorrect
perception that it they mean (b), especially if they don't spell it
out].

> -----Original Message-----
> From: fose-bounces at calypso.tux.org 
> [mailto:fose-bounces at calypso.tux.org] On Behalf Of David L Durant
> Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 10:48 AM
> Cc: FOSE at calypso.tux.org
> Subject: [FOSE] OMB to require standard Windows desktop by 
> Feb. 1, 2008
> 
> This teaser from my FCW Daily News feed shows the atmosphere in DC:
> > *OMB to require standard Windows desktop configuration
> > <http://www.fcw.com/article97974-03-19-07-Web&newsletter=yes>*
> > In a memo going out to CIOs as early as today, OMB will require 
> > agencies to move to a standard Windows desktop 
> configuration developed 
> > by NIST and the Air Force by Feb. 1, 2008.
> Dave Durant.
> 
> --------------------------------------------------------------
> ----------
> On 03/21/2007 10:32 AM, David L Durant wrote:
> > Alan,
> >
> > You really don't "get it", do you? Can you really believe that FOSE 
> > should be a playground for you to promote your personal 
> agendas? How 
> > can you presume to be a FOSE ambassador and yet disregard 
> the stated 
> > guidelines for the FOSE presentation? A FOSE representative has the 
> > responsibility to promote the Linux products and to treat its 
> > supporters and its audience with the respect and careful 
> concern due 
> > to any human being.
> >
> > Instead it appears you made yourself repulsive to the 
> primary audience 
> > that FOSE has been trying to reach. Linux has a 
> well-deserved niche in 
> > the .gov and .mil worlds regardless of your personal 
> opinions toward 
> > this audience. Did you purposefully ignore the guidelines to be 
> > deliberately offensive to the important powerful decision-makers of 
> > our US government? Can you accept that it was WRONG?!
> >
> > Extremely disappointed,
> > Dave Durant.
> >
> > 
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > -- On 03/21/2007 07:20 AM, Alan McConnell wrote:
> >   
> >> Dear ex-FOSE colleagues,
> >>
> >> I think you all should see this.  I am grateful to David 
> for having 
> >> sent this to arrive early enough this morning to spare me a Metro 
> >> ride down to the Convention Center.
> >>
> >> Best wishes to all, and, to David, "respectfully"
> >>
> >> Alan
> >>
> >> ----- Forwarded message from "David A. Cafaro" 
> <dac at cafaro.net> -----
> >>
> >> Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:02:08 -0400
> >> From: "David A. Cafaro" <dac at cafaro.net>
> >> Subject: Concerns about attire.
> >> To: Alan McConnell <alan at gwyn.tux.org>
> >> X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.3)
> >>
> >> Hello Alan,
> >>
> >> I didn't have time to speak to you this morning about 
> this, and after 
> >> thinking bout it all day it needs to be said.  To say I was 
> >> disappointed in your attire would be putting it mildly.  Though I 
> >> knew you would not be wearing one of our "Army" outfits, 
> your attire 
> >> was inappropriate today.  I believe it showed disrespect 
> to me and to 
> >> what Tux.org is trying to accomplish, and that's getting 
> OpenSource 
> >> into the door of the Government.  If you feel that you can 
> not dress 
> >> more appropriately (business casual would be the minimum) 
> then please 
> >> do not come as a representative of Tux.org.  We can get you a free 
> >> pass for the FOSE show (you can register as an individual at 
> >> www.fose.com and use the priority code FTAE7).  You are welcome to 
> >> hang out around the booth, but I do not think it is 
> appropriate for 
> >> you to represent Tux.org as dressed today.
> >>
> >> If I hadn't been on a very tight schedule this morning I 
> would have 
> >> spoken to you about this in person, and I apologize that 
> it had to be 
> >> done over email.  In my opinion doing this over email is almost as 
> >> disrespectful as your attire today.
> >>
> >> Finally do NOT wear the "impeach" whomever badge while wearing a 
> >> Tux.org labeled badge.  We are NOT at FOSE representing a 
> political 
> >> side, and that is absolutely unwanted in relation to our goals at 
> >> FOSE.  I just hope you had the common sense NOT to show that to 
> >> ANYONE at the show that was a visitor to our booth or any other 
> >> function were you may have been wearing the badge with 
> Tux.org on it.
> >>
> >> I'm absolutely dumbfounded that you could even have though your 
> >> attire was appropriate for this event as a representative 
> of Tux.org, 
> >> and this really was an insult to me that you showed up like that.
> >>
> >> Disappointed beyond believe,
> >> David
> >>
> >> PS. This was sent to you off list as a courtesy to you, this can 
> >> remain between you and me or otherwise, it is your call.  
> I have no 
> >> problem defending my actions on this.
> >>
> >> ----- End forwarded message -----
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