Enterprise open source Toolkit
Story: Microsoft denies role in Birmingham Linux flop
Posted by: Sothis (Thursday 23 November 2006, 3:40 PM)
When does a 'discount' become a bribe?
Why is UK Public Sector IT policy is being determined by furtive, under-the-counter deals?
* Private Sector Open Source success stories are commonplace.
* The Government's own studies confirm Open Source benefits.
* EC funded research show massive economic benefits.
* Public Authorities throughout the rest of the world are switching.
And yet the UK gets one or both of:
* A twice-convicted monopolist clandestinely de-railing Open Source projects.
* Cynical Public Sector executives slyly selling long-term cost reduction and freedom from lock-in for short-term... well, it would be good to *know* what they are selling it for, wouldn't it?
The Public Sector is funded by *our* money! Surely we deserve an ICT Strategy determined by better 'principles' than conspiracy with a convicted monopolist?
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