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Opinion on Brazil making Open Source mandatory in government

Opinion on Brazil making Open Source mandatory in government

Posted Jun 14, 2003 11:30 UTC (Sat) by sandy_pond (guest, #9734)
In reply to: Opinion on Brazil making Open Source mandatory in government by copsewood
Parent article: Opinion on Brazil making Open Source mandatory in government

This decision only exludes proprietary suppliers who choose not to compete

This is what Tony is missing. If proprietary suppliers want to compete they only need to open up their software. Forcing the use of open software levels the playing field for the customer.


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