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  1. Our very own @debbryant is conducting an #OpenGov survey. Be counted! red.ht/ngetqt #govit #gov20 #opensource
  2. RT @speakman Goodwin at NASA: we had 8 ppl working on #openstack, move to collab. #opensource means redeploy 6 onto other projects #GOSCON
  3. RT @freebalance #DHS to launch OpenCyberSecurity.org site in 30-45 days #GOSCON #opensource
  4. RT @ijoshuadavis DHS is going to change policy...oss by default if contractor doesn't commercialize #goscon #opensource
  5. RT @digiphile Douglas Maughan says DHS is using open source & exploring "open security methods" -> opencybersecurity.org #GOSCON
  6. RT @freebalance Matthew Burton points out that @CFPB mission is citizen engagement, has opportunity to take advantage of #opensource #GOSCON
  7. RT @obscurerichard #GOSCON re: wired RFPs: Wheeler + @gregelin both agree time to influence procurement is @ RFI stage, educate gov re: OSS
  8. RT @digiphile @GregElin: An effect of #opensource on procurement you now see 90 day, 6 month & dev licenses from proprietary vendors #GOSCON
  9. RT @digiphile David Wheeler: "unless you're used to dealing with the government, it's really hard to get in." More education needed. #GOSCON
  10. RT @digiphile "free as in freedom, not free as in beer"-@TiffanySmith quotes classic koan of open source. GNU: bit.ly/JaA2f #GOSCON
  11. RT @obscurerichard #GOSCON @TiffanySmith Dept of State operates Diplopedia on #Mediawiki. Corridor social site built on #Wordpress. #gov20