I'd like to know more about this "open source/Linux software" monopoly? [LWN.net]

I'd like to know more about this "open source/Linux software" monopoly?

Posted Oct 1, 2003 1:13 UTC (Wed) by frazier (guest, #3060)
Parent article: Proprietary software--banned in Boston? (News.com)

Under the state's proposed "Freeware Initiative," there would be no exceptions to the rule permitting only open source/Linux software." Schatz added.

Now, I'd give them a little room if the legistaltion mandated Linux use (and maybe it does, but I doubt it) only.

Where is this "open source/Linux software" monopoly?

Sendmail? (no wait, there's Postfix, etc.)
Mozilla? (nope, Konq, etc.)
Linux? (no, in fact they are running FreeBSD on their web server)
...I could go on and on...

I'd like to see an interview with these people and get more insight as to how they have come to such a conclusion. Wonder if they've ever heard the tale of Ernie Ball?

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