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Simon Phipps and Michael Tiemann

In this episode, Simon Phipps (Sun) and Michael Tiemann (Red Hat & OSI). The two discuss the history of free and open source software, what the "freedoms" in the Free Software Definition really mean, and how Governments can benefit from free and open source software.  

Bill Vass and Paul Smith

In this episode, Bill Vass (Sun) and Paul Smith (Red Hat) discuss software security concerns and ways the US Federal Government can benefit from open source software. 

Roger Burkhardt and Tom Rabon

In this episode, Roger Burkhard (Ingres) and Tom Rabon (Red Hat). Hear what prompted the creation of Open Source for America and why it is important for the community to get involved. 

Brian Gentile and John Scott

In this episode, Brian Gentile (JasperSoft)  and John Scott (Mercury Federal) present their thoughts behind how Open Source for America's member community can best work with and assist the Federal Government as advocates.

Dorothy Ramienski and Tom Rabon

In this episode, Federal News Radio 1500 AM, Internet Editor, Dorothy Ramienski and Tom Rabon (Red Hat) explore "why" federal agencies should increasingly look at open source as a viable option. Rabon also discusses what's next on the agenda for OSFA: focus groups and where it would be appropriate for the federal government to use open source in different and new ways.

OSCON 09 - Gunnar Hellekson, Applying Open Source Principles to Federal Government