Oregon considers Open Source software legislation (Register)

The Register covers a bill introduced in the Oregon State Legislature on March 5 by Rep. Phil Barnhart that will require the state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software. "Rep. Barnhart says, "I am a long-time lurker on Slashdot, so I have been aware of the [open source] issue for some time. I've been convinced for a long time that Windows is a difficult program -- wasteful and expensive." And, he adds, "The little experience I've had with open source has been very positive.""

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