Mr. Johnsons email came from work. Instead of ragging on him for using the 
tools available, why not organize a presentation to the Department of Health 
to give them a good word about Linux.

As another step, why not offer to help them with the transition if they 
choose to adopt Linux. You can tell them, that if the NSA sees fit to use 
Linux then then Department of Health should have no problem in using it. 
Especially for confidential and private information.

People have mentioned that Linux might be a contestant for the desktop 
market, why not start marketing it on the local level to the local agencies.

Who would be better to do these things than the LUG?

Just my 0.02 Euros.

Samir M. Nassar
RedConcepts.NET