[PLUG] David Mandel on 2892 in Oregonian

[Michael Luevane]

True, but I would venture that there are both types on this list...

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Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2003 4:31 PM
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Subject: RE: [PLUG] David Mandel on 2892 in Oregonian


On Wed, 2003-05-07 at 10:00, Rich Shepard wrote:
> On Wed, 7 May 2003, Michael Luevane wrote:
>
> > I've thought of this, too - I just wish I had the skills to do it. If
the
> > state has this "need" to deal with a vendor, then become a vendor.
Sounds
> > simple, to me :)
>
> Michael,
>
>   Come to think of it, there are linux consultants who roost here, too. I
> think there are lots of opportunities for those who want to make a run at
> it.

One problem, is that the skills to do software development, or
integration are often different than the skills needed to respond to
RFP/RFQ's, and quite distinct from those needed for Schmoosing with
procurment types.

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> Rich
>
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