A step forward for Open Source software

Dj_Jestar · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:17

A probably small step, but none the less, a step forward

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7910110.stm

Mobius 1 · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:21

Open source software will be adopted "when it delivers best value for money", the government said.

best value for money....? its free!!

in any case its good news even if it is a bit of small news. the more users the better even if it means government computers using linux.

Dj_Jestar · 25 Feb 2009 at 13:37

They mean investment time.. i.e. if they need to change it or develop on it, the cost (money and time) of doing so vs the upfront cost of proprietary software. We must also remember that because it will be public sector, prices triple immediately.

Mobius 1 · 25 Feb 2009 at 14:04

oh right, i didn't really understand, sorry

GarethDW · 25 Feb 2009 at 17:23

plus support costs for, say, Linux are higher than Windows... any muppet can support a Windows environment so salaries are generally lower than an equivalent employee capable of supporting Linux (although ironically, it could be argued that supporting Linux is easier because it's more solid and dependable than Windows).