AUUG logo AUUG Press Coverage
History of Primary Sites

Here is the log of known press coverage with links if appropriate.

Gordon Hubbard, 17-mar-2005



22-sep-2005

AUUG broadens topic base at annual conference
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1735945743;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1735945743;fp;16;fpid;0



7-jul-2005

Firewalls a dangerous distraction says expert
http://www.techworld.com/applications/news/index.cfm?NewsID=3992

Firewalls a distraction says security researcher
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=296816564&eid=-255
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;296816564;fp;2;fpid;1
Interview with Abe Singer before the 2005 Systems Admin Symposium.



5-jul-2005

AUUG board
http://www.smh.com.au/news/breaking/gps-get-helping-hand/2005/07/05/1120329432704.html
http://www.theage.com.au/news/breaking/gps-get-helping-hand/2005/07/05/1120329432704.html



23-jun-2005

US supercomputer expert to talk on security without firewalls
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1125474082;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1125474082;fp;2;fpid;1



22-jun-2005

Security symposium
http://www.smh.com.au/news/breaking/taxing-times-for-bean-counting-update/2005/06/22/1119321779365.html
http://www.theage.com.au/news/breaking/taxing-times-for-bean-counting-update/2005/06/22/1119321779365.html



30-may-2005

Using Open Source in Business & Government - 2 How To's
Groklaw quotes an OCG paper.
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20050516053619759



20-apr-2005

HealthInsite mends IT with open source
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1000482888;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1000482888;fp;2;fpid;1



19-apr-2005

Microsoft cops standards attack
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39188761,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39184861,00.htm

Aussie lawyer wants 'clearer' GPL
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39188778,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39184982,00.htm

Feds stomp on Red Hat
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39188773,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39184981,00.htm

Battleground moves to liability issues
The Australian Financial Review - page 33 of print edition.

Open options
Hard copy of The Age and Sydney Morning Herald IT section page 1

Fed guide fosters penguin power
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,15010049%5E15319%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html
Also hard copy page 31

Favour us over proprietary software: FOSS advocates
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39184863,00.htm



18-apr-2005

Agencies get open source push
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/Agencies-get-open-source-push/2005/04/18/1113676692731.html
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/Agencies-get-open-source-push/2005/04/18/1113676692731.html

Govts on path to 'demystify' open source procurement
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1400764844;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1400764844;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/id;1400764844;fp;4;fpid;21
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;1400764844;fp;2;fpid;1

Government ICT spend swells to $5 billion
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;67551102;fp;16;fpid;0

Ignore 'fads' when examining OSS: Govt
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39188673,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39184783,00.htm
http://uk.builder.com/manage/business/0,39026582,39243757,00.htm

Aust agencies lagging on OSS: Red Hat
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39188690,00.htm

Govt unwraps open source guide
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,15004748%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html



11-apr-2005

Government to use open source to break lock-ins
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;214305056;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;214305056;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;214305056;fp;2;fpid;1
http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/id;214305056;fp;4;fpid;21



6-apr-2005

NSW govt to present at open computing conference
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/NSW-govt-to-present-at-open-computing-conference/2005/04/06/1112489538719.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/NSW-govt-to-present-at-open-computing-conference/2005/04/06/1112489538719.html



5-apr-2005

NSW announces open-source software suppliers
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39187094,00.htm



1-apr-2005

Governments green-light Linux
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39186731,00.htm



31-mar-2005

Open source guide for govt to be released
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/Open-source-guide-for-govt-to-be-released/2005/03/31/1111862513131.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/Open-source-guide-for-govt-to-be-released/2005/03/31/1111862513131.html

Government open source guide coming next month
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1912876672;fp;2;fpid;1
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1912876672;fp;16;fpid;0

Minister to Launch Open Source Guide at Open Computing in Government Conference
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1765504535



22-mar-2005

Government open source guide coming next month
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1912876672;fp;16;fpid;0

Minister to Launch Open Source Guide at Open Computing in Government Conference
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1765504535



17-mar-2005

Conference on open computing next month
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/Conference-on-open-computing-next-month/2005/03/17/1110913710642.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/Conference-on-open-computing-next-month/2005/03/17/1110913710642.html

AUUG set for open computing conference
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/0,2000061791,39184955,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39181305,00.htm



1-mar-2005

Evolution critical to user group survival
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;598209921;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;598209921;fp;2;fpid;1
AUUG President David Purdue interviewed on the future of user groups.



14-feb-2005

Microsoft to talk open computing in government
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/business/0,39023166,39181121,00.htm



10-feb-2005

Keeping malware at bay
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/Keeping-malware-at-bay/2005/02/10/1107890329009.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/Keeping-malware-at-bay/2005/02/10/1107890329009.html



9-feb-2005

Tool blocks NSW Uni worm infestations
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/0,2000061744,39180465,00.htm



7-feb-2005

Spam, malware under the microscope
http://www.theage.com.au/news/Breaking/Spam-malware-under-the-microscope/2005/02/07/1107625108101.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Breaking/Spam-malware-under-the-microscope/2005/02/07/1107625108101.html



21-jan-2005

Digital pests take centre stage at symposium
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1747385399;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;1747385399;fp;2;fpid;1
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;1747385399;fp;2;fpid;1



29-oct-2004

Morton wins AUUG open source tech award
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/29/1098992275462.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/29/1098992275462.html



21-oct-2004

Govt backs Perth open source symposium
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;7217756;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;7217756;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/index.php/id;7217756;fp;2;fpid;1



20-oct-2004

Open source symposium in Perth
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/20/1097951749891.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/10/20/1097951749891.html



8-oct-2004

Staying on the cutting edge
http://theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/07/1097089476287.html



6-sep-2004

De Raadt happy with AUUG conference audience
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/09/06/1094322680019.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/09/06/1094322680019.html

AUUG conference achieved objectives, say officials
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/09/06/1094322676579.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/09/06/1094322676579.html

Centrelink puts open source commitment in writing
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39130830,00.htm
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39158362,00.htm

AGIMO may open source custom CMS
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;994749252;fp;16;fpid;0

Think proprietary, government tells open source
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39130829,00.htm
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39158360,00.htm

Mandatory open source 'too risky' for Australia
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39158367,00.htm

Mandatory open source 'too risky' for Australia
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39165601,00.htm



3-sep-2004

OpenBSD: Maintaining the quality mindset
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39158189,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39130820,00.htm

Lack of trained admins affects Linux take-up: HP exec
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/09/03/1093939124141.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/09/03/1093939124141.html



2-sep-2004

Election love-fest on open source
http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,10650626%255E15306,00.html
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,10650626%5E15441%5E%5Enbv%5E15306-15319,00.html



1-sep-2004

Labor will promote open source: Lundy
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;371792327;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;371792327;fp;2;fpid;1

Open source push reflects need for FTA action: Lundy
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/software/0,2000061733,39158030,00.htm
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,39130780,00.htm



25-aug-2004

Policy makers to address AUUG conference
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/25/1093246592697.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/25/1093246592697.html

Political reps line up for open source conference
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/0,2000061791,39157246,00.htm

Aussie politicians to weigh in on open source
http://software.silicon.com/os/0,39024651,39123460,00.htm

Open-source policies set for Aussie unveiling
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/management/0,39020654,39164513,00.htm



11-aug-2004

Surge in AUUG conference numbers
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/08/11/1092102509767.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/11/1092102509767.html



29-jul-2004

AUUG national conference on Sept 1
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/07/29/1091046074895.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/07/29/1091046074895.html



7-jul-2004

AUUG 2004 to focus on security
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;517187222;relcomp;1



10-jun-2004

SCO may restrict Solaris, moves to push IBM trial back
http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/06/09/HNscosolaris_1.html
http://slashdot.org/articles/04/06/09/1046206.shtml?tid=102&tid=187&tid=88



9-jun-2004

SCO to restrict GPL'd Solaris, moves to push IBM trial back
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;51084128;fp;16;fpid;0
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php/id;51084128;fp;2;fpid;1
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php/id;985274129;fp;2;fpid;1



28-apr-2004

AUUG seminars on migrating file sharing services
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/28/1083103538125.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/04/28/1083103538125.html



29-mar-2004

Developer Spotlight: Martin Pool
http://www.builderau.com.au/program/work/0,39024650,20283318,00.htm



27-jan-2004

SCO looks to channel for license sales
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=828423898&eid=-4152



24-jan-2004

Hard line on software
http://www.theadvertiser.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,8471976%255E21669,00.html



22-jan-2004

AUUG finalises program for annual security conference
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/22/1074732528680.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/22/1074732528680.html

Speakers Announced for the AUUG Security Symposium 2004
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=433&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0



13-jan-2004

MPs preach open standards for government IT
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1562474058&fp=2&fpid=1
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1562474058&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1562474058&fp=2&fpid=1

Value 'sells Linux to government'
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/linuxunix/0,39020390,39119050,00.htm

Open source in government: Forget support, focus on value
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000048630,20282620,00.htm

NOIE: Forget open source, what about open standards?
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=10&Art_ID=17847

Lundy critical on govt purchasing model
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=6&Art_ID=17845

Open source boost unlikely
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,8381302%5E15441%5E%5Enbv%5E15306-15319,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8381302%255E15306,00.html
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,8381302%255E15306,00.html

open source | industry gossip (Nice timing)
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,8374044%5E15309%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html

Open source preferment bills could cripple local providers
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=10&Art_ID=17864

GITC4 inhibitor for local developers
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=10&Art_ID=17824



12-jan-2004

Open source sneaks in SA govt back door
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=10&Art_ID=17813

lca2004 - Learning the Rules - OCGCONF
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=412&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0



7-jan-2004

IT Council for SA Newsletter - January 2004
http://www.itcouncil.asn.au/news/jan2004/index.htm



6-jan-2004

Pollies flock to penguin show
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.asp?ID=3&Art_ID=17687



5-jan-2004

Linux and Open Source in Government Conference
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=405&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0

Liberal, Labor representatives to address open source conference
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/01/05/1073267949142.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/01/05/1073267949142.html

Politicians line up for Linux.conf
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,8325286%5E15317%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8325286%255E15306,00.html
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,8325286%255E15306,00.html



16-dec-2003

Labor, Democrats to participate in Open Source conference
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/16/1071336944751.html
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/12/16/1071336944751.html



30-oct-2003

Licence woes hound SCO library users
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1286491215&eid=-6787
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=1286491215&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1286491215&fp=2&fpid=1



22-oct-2003

AUUG to host new Govt. software event
p 24 of ARN hard copy edition.



16-oct-2003

Conference on Linux, OSS use in government announced
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/10/16/1065917530109.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/10/16/1065917530109.html



15-oct-2003

AUUG announces new Govt software event
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=846259309&eid=-219
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=846259309&eid=-50
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=846259309&eid=-100



14-oct-2003

Talkfest to boost AU government use of open source
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000048630,20279695,00.htm

Linux and Open Source in Government Conference Announcement
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1611233921



17-sep-2003

Open Source fan to resubmit bill
ARN print edition p16 - similar but not identical to
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1453666531&fp=16&fpid=0



13-sep-2003

Open source crusader to resubmit SA law
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1453666531&fp=2&fpid=1
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1453666531&fp=16&fpid=0



5-sep-2003

"Rusty" nails special achievement award at annual open source awards
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1170790492&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1170790492&fp=2&fpid=1

SCO case may cut both ways, says Unix hacker
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/05/1062548995285.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/05/1062548995285.html

Russell gets top AUUG award
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/09/05/1062548996495.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/09/05/1062548996495.html

Australian open source winners announced
http://www.zdnet.com.au/builder/program/work/story/0,2000034960,20278216,00.htm



4-sep-2003

Past returns to haunt SCO in battle with IBM
http://newsstore.f2.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?page=1&sy=afr&kw=australian+unix+users&pb=all_ffx&dt=selectRange&dr=1month&so=relevance&st=nw&sf=text&sf=headline&rc=10&rm=200&sp=nrm&clsPage=1&docID=FIN030904DCR3I39O8SU
(Fee for access).
(Also in the print edition).

SCO faces AUUG anger, claims Linux users still liable
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=531461591&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=399717482&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=531461591&fp=2&fpid=1
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=531461591&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.itworld.com/Man/2685/030905scoface/

SCO evidence falls flat in Sydney
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.cfm?ID=10&Art_ID=12831



3-sep-2003

Interview: Andrew Tridgell, the heart beat of Samba
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/newsvac/03/09/02/1220202.shtml?tid=11



1-sep-2003

Interview: Andrew Tridgell, the heart beat of Samba
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1394904592&eid=-50



31-aug-2003

AUUG finalises nominations for open source awards
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/newsvac/03/08/30/1426251.shtml?tid=15



30-aug-2003

7.6 - AUUG Open Source Awards
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=326&page=1

7.6 - Auug Opposes Open Source Preference Laws
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=320&page=1



29-aug-2003

AUUG finalises nominations for open source awards
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/29/1062050647005.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/29/1062050647005.html



28-aug-2003

Alston dismisses call for open source procurement guidelines
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=315812615&fp=16&fpid=0



27-aug-2003

Alston dismisses call for open source procurement guidelines
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1200819683&eid=-219
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1200819683&eid=-50



27-aug-2003

AUUG takes a stand on open source legislation
Page 27 of 27 August 2003 hard copy issue of ARN
Same content as
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=148627671&fp=16&fpid=0
with the five action points added and highlighted in a side box with the heading "AUUG says the following actions are needed:".



26-aug-2003

Open source gets political
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/25/1061663722989.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/25/1061663722989.html
Back page of The Age and SMH "NEXT" IT lift-out. Top story on the page.
Picture of John Rimmer CEO NOIE.



22-aug-2003

AUUG takes a stand on open source legislation
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=148627671&fp=16&fpid=0
http://www.arnnet.com.au/index.php?id=148627671&fp=16&fpid=0



20-aug-2003

SA Democrats to tone down open source bill
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/08/20/1061261205187.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/20/1061261205187.html
Originally titled: AUUG opposes Open Source preference laws

Conference call
Hard copy: ARN August 20, 2003 page 25. Half column about AUUG conference.



19-aug-2003

Concerns grow over Microsoft trustware
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,6991554%5E15345%5E%5Enbv%5E15306-15316,00.html
Also on page 3 of the IT section of the hard copy edition.



8-aug-2003

SCO fees raise Oz hackles
Computer Daily News
Subscription Only - PDF



4-aug-2003

Open source day for govt IT chiefs
http://www.computerworld.co.nz/webhome.nsf/0/EEA8DAEB7CF317F6CC256D74007A26D2?opendocument



31-jul-2003

Speakers for AUUG national open source conference announced
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=1751645559&fp=16&fpid=0

AUUG 2003 Conference Announcement
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=221&page=1

6.4 - AUUG -OSS Awards 2003
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=248&page=1



30-jul-2003

AUUG annual conference in September
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/07/30/1059480394947.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/30/1059480394947.html

NSW survey on open source use, skills
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/07/30/1059480395358.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/30/1059480395358.html



29-jul-2003

No go SCO, say Linux users
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,6827243%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html
Also on the front page of the IT section of the hard copy edition.



7-jul-2003

Open source user group announces 2003 awards
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=896906920&fp=16&fpid=0

Nominations invited for Australian Open Source Awards
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/07/07/1057430115695.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/07/07/1057430115695.html



June 2003

AUUG Annual Conference
http://articles.linmagau.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=186&page=1
5.0 - Fifth Edition - June 2003



26-jun-2003

Govis puts Microsoft in open source lion's den
http://www.reseller.co.nz/Reseller/Reseller.nsf/0/86256ABD006E93FCCC256D500010EAF1?OpenDocument&Category=Hot+News



30-may-2003

SCO, Unix users cross swords in Sydney
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/05/30/1054177707893.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/05/30/1054177707893.html



29-may-2003

Unix users call on SCO to stop 'destructive actions'
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/05/29/1053801475940.html
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/05/29/1053801475940.html

Computerworld: SCO to address NSW Unix users tonight
http://www.computerworld.com.au/nindex.php?taxid=9&id=216489917

ZDNet.com.au: SCO AU downplays media ban as users fire up
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000048630,20274935,00.htm

ZDNet.co.uk: SCO bans press from Open Systems briefing
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2135359,00.html

ZDNet.com: SCO has press banned from briefing
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-1011057.html

AUUG Calls For SCO To Cease Destructive Actions
http://newsvac.newsforge.com/newsvac/03/05/28/1619236.shtml?tid=52

AUUG CALLS FOR SCO TO CEASE DESTRUCTIVE ACTIONS
http://linuxpr.com/releases/5890.html



29-may-2003

Unix users call on SCO to stop 'destructive actions'
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/05/29/1053801475940.html
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/05/29/1053801475940.html

Computerworld: SCO to address NSW Unix users tonight
http://www.computerworld.com.au/nindex.php?taxid=9&id=216489917

ZDNet.com.au: SCO AU downplays media ban as users fire up
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000048630,20274935,00.htm

ZDNet.co.uk: SCO bans press from Open Systems briefing
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/story/0,,t269-s2135359,00.html

ZDNet.com: SCO has press banned from briefing
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-1011057.html



20-may-2003

Brisbane to host Open Source symposium
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/05/20/1053196576782.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/05/20/1053196576782.html



26-feb-2003

Seminar opened the agenda for open source in government agencies
http://www.latestthinking.com/
Good summary of the event in several articles of this subscription only newsletter.



25-feb-2003

Microsoft softens stance
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/24/1046063956552.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/24/1046063956552.html
Also on the front page of the NEXT (IT) section of the hard copy edition.

Microsoft surprise
AustralianIT hard copy edition page 5 reference to the OpenOffice.org CDs provided by AUUG to all attendees of the NOIE seminar.



22-feb-2003

Aussie gov't to follow up on open source interest
http://www.idgnet.co.nz/webhome.nsf/UNID/332CE6AB4D599F13CC256CD400064073!opendocument



21-feb-2003

Government to follow up on open source interest
http://www.arnnet.com.au/nindex.php?taxid=6&id=1877802611&eid=-4152

The Age: AUUG Launches Open Computing Directory
http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2003-02-21-004-26-NW-BZ-CY



20-feb-2003

Sydney Morning Herald: Open Source Gets a Hearing in Canberra
http://linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2003-02-19-016-26-NW-PB-EV

Govt taps interest in OSS after seminar success
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/nindex.php?taxid=6&id=973036692
http://www.computerworld.com.au/idg2.nsf/All/550B37EDBAD0FF2BCA256CD300066BE1!OpenDocument&n=Sections&c=Open+Systems



19-feb-2003

Government looks to Linux
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,6007800%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html

Open Source gets a hearing in Canberra
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/19/1045330650080.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/19/1045330650080.html

Government is open to open source
http://www.itnews.com.au/storycontent.cfm?ID=3&Art_ID=11552

No open source mandate: Aust govt
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000024997,20272191,00.htm



17-feb-2003

Australia at Linux leading edge
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,5996924%5E15441%5E%5Enbv%5E15306%2D15319,00.html



13-feb-2003

AUUG launches Open Computing Directory
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/13/1044927720277.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/13/1044927720277.html

Microsoft to make presentation at NOIE Open Source seminar
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2003/02/13/1044927706574.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/02/13/1044927706574.html



10-feb-2003

Government delves into open source
http://www.linuxworld.com/ic_953262_8574_1-3133.html
http://www.linuxworld.com/go.cgi?id=741857
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/news.php3?nid=2199&tid=2
http://www.computerworld.com.au/idg2.nsf/All/EEED0C3151C5D4FFCA256CC90012E151!OpenDocument&NavArea=Home&SelectedCategoryName=News



19-nov-2002

theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
"User groups show virtue of giving"
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/16/1037080963167.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/16/1037080963167.html
Also on page 9 of the NEXT (IT) section of the hardcopy edition with a picture of Gordon.



14-nov-2002

theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
"AUUG hails govt stance on Open Source"
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/14/1037080844078.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/14/1037080844078.html



7-nov-2002

theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
"NSW student wins Unix award"
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/07/1036308409764.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/07/1036308409764.html

theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
"Labor backs open source software for e-government projects"
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/11/07/1036308417620.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/11/07/1036308417620.html



5-nov-2002

GPL response - Errors and issues
The Australia.IT
Letter from Greg Lehey
Tuesday IT Section - page ??

Alston opens agencies to Linux
http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,5421656%255E15306,00.html
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,5421656%5E15319%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html



1-oct-2002

Linux interest grows
The Australia IT
Tuesday IT Section - page 31



25-sep-2002

theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
"NOIE to hold Linux briefing for govt executives"
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/09/25/1032734211668.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/09/25/1032734211668.html

Government Linux drive grows
AustraliaIT
http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,5166238%5E15306%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html



24-sep-2002

NOIE to host Linux hoedown
iTnews Australia
http://www.itnews.com.au/story.cfm?ID=10869



10-sep-2002

Hackers chalk one up
theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/09/08/1031115958983.html
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/09/08/1031115958983.html
Also on page 7 of the NEXT (IT) section of the hardcopy edition.

OPEN SOURCE - SAMBA developer among those recognised
Page 3 of the NEXT (IT) section of The Age and SMH hardcopy edition only.



6-sep-2002

Tridgell gets AUUG special achievement award
theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/09/06/1031115931961.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/09/06/1031115931961.html

Open Source Award winners announced
LinuxWorld.COM.AU
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/news.php3?nid=1807&tid=8



4-sep-2002

AUUG lobbies for open source
ARN (Australian Reseller News)
p 30 1/3 column



3-sep-2002

Hobby gets serious as awards take off
theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/08/31/1030508143902.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/08/31/1030508143902.html
Also on page 2 of the NEXT (IT) section of the hardcopy edition.



2-sep-2002

Inaugural Australian open source awards announced
ComputerWorld AU
http://www.computerworld.com.au/
http://www.computerworld.com.au/IDG2.NSF/a/0007BE52?OpenDocument&n=e&c=OS

Free source or free beer?
ZDNET - OS COVER STORY
Are governments planning to deploy the best technology or just the cheapest? Australian tech commentator Andrew Parsons questions the government sector's motives for using open source technology.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/os/story/0,2000024997,20267851,00.htm

Case for open source
http://www.zdnet.com.au/builder/program/unix/story/0,2000034968,20265683,00.htm



30-aug-2002

Voting begins for Australian Open Source Awards
theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/08/30/1030508114189.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/08/30/1030508114189.html



23-aug-2002

Unix group calls for more Open Source use in govt
theage.com.au and smh.com.au - Online Technology
Front page - http://www.theage.com.au/technology/itnews/
http://www.smh.com.au/technology/index.html
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2002/08/23/1030052963754.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/08/23/1030052963754.html

Penguin finds a shiny platform
LinuxWorld.COM.AU
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/
http://www.linuxworld.com.au/news.php3?nid=1769&tid=8



19-aug-2002

Melbourne hosts AUUG 2002
ComputerWorld AU, Page 18 1/3 column [Hard copy only - Not on the web]



30-jul-2002

Open sesame, for tight security
The Age http://theage.com.au/technology/itnews/index.html
Nathan Cochrane
http://theage.com.au/articles/2002/07/26/1027497416309.html
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/07/26/1027497416309.html
Also on page 2 of the NEXT (IT) section of the hardcopy edition with a picture of Gordon.


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