Monthly Archives: July 2010

GovCamp 2011 – 22nd January 2011

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dave

The original GovCamp is coming back next January – which seems like a long way away, but it probably isn’t. I’ve started scouting for venues – I’m hoping we can make this the biggest and best GovCamp yet. Mark 22nd … Continue reading →

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ScotGovBooze

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Dave

Good news for all ScotGovCampers! As well as Learning Pool sponsoring ScotGovCamp, we are hosting some pre-event drinks on Friday night in Edinburgh! Kicking off at 6pm at the Apex International Hotel in the Grassmarket, it will be a great … Continue reading →

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The State of Open Source

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Dave

Stephen O’Grady has a great post analysing where the open source software movement is in the Startup, Growth, Maturity or Decline model. Why would commercial organizations willingly cede the fruits of their labor to a market that might include their … Continue reading →

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What is the Knowledge Hub?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dave

The Knowledge Hub is an ambitious project by Local Government Improvement and Development (what was the IDeA) to provide two main things: a new platform for the Communities of Practice to replace the rather clunky current one; and to provide … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks for July 17th through July 23rd

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dave

I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. Rewired State – hack UK online – "A one-day hack providing expert advice and prototyping for UK online centres, providing technical options for improving searching on the UK online centres … Continue reading →

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