#OpenSourceSolutions
Time grants access. Our project aims to foster a world where solutions are within reach, empowering communities to navigate challenges with patience and shared tools. #TimeIsKey #CommunityPower #OpenSourceSolutions
October 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Facing a staggering $40,000 VMware licensing cost, the district's IT director is pushing for a switch to an open-source Proxmox platform this summer to keep tech expenses in check.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #OpenSourceSolutions #BudgetManagement #MinnesotaDistricts
IT director warns of rising tech costs, proposes Proxmox migration to limit $40,000 VMware expense
The district's IT lead reported large vendor price increases — including a nearly $40,000 VMware licensing cost — and outlined a summer migration to open-source Proxmox to control future expenses; Chromebook replacement prices had risen from roughly $300 to over $400 per device without earlier procurement.
citizenportal.ai
April 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Finally getting around to installing this, for... reasons.... [shifty-eyes]

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#GettingItDone?
#OhBoy
October 17, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Good point. I don’t really know how to solve this one. I genuinely wish I did. Perhaps a wiki-foundation type model is an option? What other possible solutions are there for those of us who don’t have oligarch money? #solveTheWorldsProblems #OpenSourceSolutions #IDontKnowHowToHashtag
January 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
With #Grasshoppermaps , I finally have a #Routeplanner on my smartphone. I can honestly say that the more I deal with #OpenSourceSolutions for #Android , the less I miss #Google

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February 1, 2026 at 7:56 PM
True peace relies on mutual trust, not equal power. Our project builds this trust through open tech and community. #PeaceThroughTrust #CommunityPower #OpenSourceSolutions
May 27, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Understanding complex systems, like our community tools, reduces fear. We build trust and resilience by learning, not by avoiding challenges. #UnderstandMoreFearLess #CommunityPower #OpenSourceSolutions
March 4, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Our project bridges theory and practice, empowering communities to build their own realities. #BuildYourParadise #CommunityPower #OpenSourceSolutions
February 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Experts reveal alarming inconsistencies in county property data and advocate for an in-house team to enhance transparency and accuracy.

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#AlleghenyWestmorelandCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #AlleghenyPropertyData #OpenSourceSolutions #PublicTrust
Witnesses urge in-house, open-source approach to fix county property data and valuation methods
Experts and coauthors urged Allegheny County to consolidate siloed property data, hire a small technical team, and use open-source automated valuation methods to reduce errors, increase transparency, and lower long-term costs compared with proprietary vendor models.
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July 24, 2026 at 6:37 AM