Open source projects for those on the dole

Posted by dave on Apr 25, 2005 10:06 PM EDT
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A new "hack for the dole" scheme will allow unemployed people to meet their mutual obligation requirements by working on open-source software projects. Linux Australia has gained approval for the scheme being launched as part of its CommunityCode.org project to encourage software development. It is trying to attract skilled enthusiasts to work as mentors.

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Yeehah! Me for the dole! (-: AnonymousCoward 0 1,445 Apr 26, 2005 2:24 AM

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