Open source trade clash (Australian IT)

Posted Jul 2, 2003 16:02 UTC (Wed) by proski (guest, #104)
In reply to: Open source trade clash (Australian IT) by sandy_pond
Parent article: Open source trade clash (Australian IT)

The idea is that open source could mean more work (such as software support) performed by local specialists rather than by companies overseas, open source or not. Open source means that you pay less (if anything) for the product, and you have a better choice where to buy support. Yes, that probably means less money paid to the US companies. No, I don't think it's "hidden protectionism". Just like not going to McDonalds for lunch is not "hidden anti-americanism". It's just exercising the freedom of choice.

Isn't is ironic that "Initiative for Software Choice" doesn't like it?