Oh, for Fork's sake!

I just learned that OSCAR development isn't something as simple as getting/hiring a programmer to make the changes that you want.

This apparently results in something called a "forked" version of OSCAR.  Forked versions are generally considered "bad" by open source groups.

In fact, I've learned so far that by doing things without the involvement of the OSCAR development in general....I would be considered a bloody, no-good "motherforker"!

Not wanting to do that, I found a list of the officially accepted development process for getting OSCAR modified.  I've done most of the initial steps...and have discovered that the "critical"step (step "f") needs me to find funding.

I tried the AMA, the POSP, the Primary Care Network, Alberta Health, etc.....but nobody wants to fund it (although they all think that it is a good idea).....so....I'm going to "Self" fund this with my own money.  Hopefully I'll find a way to get it back one day.  We'll see if the kids can tell whether or not they're eating generic Kraft dinner......will know if the cat disappears....

I also had to learn what a "PLONE" site was....this is an important aspect of OSCAR development.....I STILL don't know what the heck a Plone site is.....but I'm going to watch the video (click on the link).  I think that I'm going to feel very smart after I watch the video...

Next steps are to acquaint my programmer with the development community.....

JF