Jacqueline McNally wrote:
At this point there's not a lot in it for us directly. However I'm in the process of getting a couple of educational projects moving and I've been invited to address the New Zealand Computer Society. NZCS administers the ICDL in NZ. One of the things I'll be addressing is either doing ICDL with OOo or getting NZCS backing for INGOTs.Hello
Seed funding is available to implement the NZ govt's "The Digital Strategy" (http://www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/), see: http://www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/templates/Page____188.aspx
"The Digital Strategy was launched on 16 May 2005 and is a blueprint for action. It provides a clear view of the future we want to create and a plan for how we will get there. It puts in place a structure against which to evaluate our progress and will ensure we meet our longer-term goals."
Appears to be mostly for access, but some funds available for other projects. Perhaps assisting non-profit orgs, education, small business, or Maori localisation ?
All the best Jacqueline McNally Lead, OpenOffice.org Marketing Project
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On June 1, I'm attending an All Party conference on Software patents in Wellington that has been set up by the NZOSS. Present will be the Minister responsible for the Digital Strategy.
I've been talking to people about a Maori native language project but I'm caught in the middle of a political mire based on an inter-Iwi rivalry (Iwi is sort of like tribe.). It seems that if I get one institution to do an NLC, another won't use OOo because it will be "wrong". This goes both ways. The fact that the differences in written Maori are almost negligible doesn't seem to matter. Heh! It is mildly amusing while at the same time being somewhat frustrating, but oh well! The problem is of course, that it is EXACTLY the sort of project that would get funding but I won't get funding without an academic institution attached!
Did I say I love my job! ;)
Cheers Yo
BTW how are all the injuries? See I knew Linux Confs were dangerous. ;)
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