[Aust-NZ] FYI: Government encourages use of open source software

[Cameron Shorter]

The actual policy can be found here:
http://agimo.govspace.gov.au/2011/01/27/government-moves-to-actively-consider-the-greater-use-of-open-source-software/

This is a good first step, however, government purchasing practices will 
continue to inadvertently favour proprietary software until we see 
guidelines on how to compare the value Open Source and Proprietary 
Software which includes tools to assess the holistic value of Open Source.

On 28/01/11 16:50, Ross Johnson wrote:
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> Some good news:
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> *Government encourages use of open source software*
> http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2011/01/28/article/Government-encourages-use-of-open-source-software/TESSQMCBHS.html
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