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Give us more than just 10 points!!! Too many good ideas!
How about instead of fixed number of points, you index them to the number of posts, or the number of registered users, or something dynamic rather than static? There are way too many good posts on this site I'd like to be able to vote for.
Further, now that the site has matured, early posts are becoming entrenched at the top, and the hundreds or newer ones are buried at the bottom, out of sight. There needs to be a better way of bringing good, newer posts out of obscurity, and providing more votes is necessary (but not sufficient) for…
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Standardize systems in use by federal agencies
All federal agencies use one or two common systems for each major function -- one human resources system, one learning management system, one performance and compensation system, etc. Get all agencies to report data using common standards.
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Promote secure operating systems on goverment computers
Use Linux, BSD, Solaris, MAC, anything but the unsecure Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 2008 Server...) O.S. that is the foundation for botnets and other criminal hacking activity. Anything of mission-critical importance or of a super confidential nature does absolutely not belong on a Microsoft Windows computer.
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repeal dcma. i own the dvd, Why pay again to play on ipod?
I have no issue with people protecting their work. I have issues with people making me pay for a copy of a movie for each device I want to view it on.
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should not be a dumbass
We should have a good CTO. Not a dumbass. That's just my opinion.
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Good Ideas all (almost) butlets do NationalCyberSecurity 1st
Cyber Security should be on top of the list, sure I want Comcast to stop ripping me off but first things first.
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Protect the internet by *requiring* ISPs to stop botnets
There are millions of malware infested PCs in the world, and many of them sit on US ISP networks. These bots do all kinds of damage to the internet. They are responsible for most spam (outbound port 25) and they are capable of inflicting crippling denial-of-service attacks, sometimes even on entire countries. It's a national security issue and can be controlled a lot better than it is now.
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standardize on Ruby on Rails for custom web app development
There's a reason that Ruby on Rails dominates the world of custom web application development: it's a best-of-breed technology with massive uptake by some of the brightest, most enthusiastic open-source people behind it.
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bring expectations for CTO in check. CTO is not Santa.
A CTO will not have power over courts, legislation and executive orders. A CTO will have power over how government uses technology- so bring your expectations down to earth, and ask for things like more transparency in Federal government and use of open standards in federal communications, documents, etc.
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Revitalize the Clinger Cohen Act and E-Gov Act
During the late 90s, efforts to reform the IT Acquisition Process by OSD's Stan Soloway, Marv Langston, Art Money were supported by some 13 non-profits and signed off by Dr. Jack Gansler. These recommendations to establish a technology clearinghouse and streamlined acquisition process have gained broad support by agencies and industry groups but failed to overcome the rice bowls and self interest of our traditional system integrators. Relying on old style architecture and acquisition methods cost the tax payer $15B/year in failed IT programs, and delay the deplyment of critical capabilies by years. The AF Solution Assessment Process is a…
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repeal ban on industrial hemp in the U.S.
INDUSTRIAL HEMP IS LEGAL everywhere in the world except the U.S.A.
This archaic law keeps us from using sustainable fibers to produce paper products, plastics, clothing, and more!
You can't smoke it to get high, so why is it still illegal?
...because the timber industry and William Randolph Hearst didn't want the competition and made it illegal..
The technology for harvesting is available and would cut deforestation by half!
Save our Trees!
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convince pres obama to investigate bush et al for WAR CRIMES
how can we lead the world as a free society in anything without at least assuring our own citizens that the basis for all of our freedoms, technological and otherwise, rests in our Constitution?
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tax-penalize companies who overuse H1B to keep wages down
Many or most large corporations are using off-shored IT resources because they are cheaper. They are also hiring a lot of foreign H1B-visa employees, claiming that similar expertise cannot be found in the U. S. work force. This is a blatant misrepresentation; there is plenty of expertise, but it costs more. Use of H1B's for jobs which Americans could fill should result in a higher tax burden.
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Create electronic form processing
We must be able to submit any government form online and be able to track its progress through the review system. This will improve processing times and reduce costs as all the information will be already electronic with no data entry required. Also, citizens will be able to oversee the process and be able to resolve any issues faster as there will be no reliance on snail mail.
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gag on my cock until obama grows his own
you keep gargling and gargling until obama can grow a penis
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Invest in making our kids think science is cool again
Our children no longer want to be scientists and they think math is for nerds. Create some initiatives to make science cooler for young children. Create some programs in elementary schools to get kids interested early in science and technology.
30 votes