[nzlug] Open Source Census

[Simon Bridge]

On Tue, 2008-04-29 at 08:32 -0400, Craig Box wrote:

> I think they are trying to prove that OSS is everywhere.  Not just in what
> you knowingly download and install

Yes all right - but you don't *know*. Do they actually *say* this?

Wouldn't it be wiser to talk about this aim though?

"You may have FOSS on your computer you didn't know about! Download this
handy diagnostic tool to find out - take part in our online survey."

"You may have restricted software on your computer you didn't know
about! Download this handy diagnostic tool to find out - take part in
our online survey."

Each statement could be backed by some analyst quote.

That would pass the basic snakeoil test wouldn't it?