[LUAU] A CMS Question from the State

[R. Scott Belford]

pnakashi at k12.hi.us wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Vince Hoang
> <vince.hoang at gmail.com>
> 
>> Content management systems are complex beasts that really require
>> someone with solid experience of the underlying architecture.
> 
> 
> Thanks for saying that Vince. I think we need to be very careful when
> pushing OSS solutions to particular gov people who don't have "solid
> experience." The "for free" sign is so tempting for govs, and it's
> just too easy for a poorly implemented OSS project to give them the
> perception that OSS is NOT ready for prime time (or even
> dangerous/not secure). Govs really need to commit to the OSS concept
> and begin to build internal capacity. HOSEF has really helped
> supplement this need in the DOE. Kudos to HOSEF!

Well stated, Peter.  To alleviate any potential concerns, the person 
asking this is in a position to safely sandbox the project until a 
comfort level is reached.  Their question is more about R&D than 
Deployment, but I'll write and make certain of that.

--scott