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ANALYSIS: Microsoft vs. open source gets political (IDG.net)
This IDG.net
article looks at the use of open source software in governments outside
of the U.S. "The perceived benefits of open-source software have
moved government officials in countries including Germany, France, Finland,
the Philippines, South Korea, and China to try out the technology. A
decision to replace Microsoft's Windows at least in part with open-source
alternatives is often the result. Officials within these countries have
identified open source as a potential driver for cost savings. Some say
security is enhanced by embracing open-source software. Others have said
use of open-source software could stem software piracy, and lead to growth
of local software alternatives."
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ANALYSIS: Microsoft vs. open source gets political (IDG.net) Posted Jun 12, 2002 19:08 UTC (Wed) by garym (guest, #251) [Link] Inside the US, the Army has just released the MITRE report it sponsored which comes to pretty much the same conclusions as the IDG report: The Business Case for Open Source
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