Open Source ready for prime time in UK.gov, says OGC (Register)

[Posted October 28, 2004 by cook]

The Register looks at a new report, from the UK's OGC, which gives open-source software a green light. "Open Source Software is now a viable and credible alternative for government, says a report published yesterday by the UK's Office of Government Commerce. The report, detailing the verdict on a series of proof of concept trials of OSS, which were carried out in conjunction with Sun and IBM over the past year, notes that the three main areas of implementation are at different stages of maturity, but notes that cost savings can be achieved, and signposts OSS' attractiveness as a possible escape route from vendor lock-in."

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