Tories back open source

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lightng replied

3 February 2009, 09:42
Open source is OK, but HP sauce is the Daddies.
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FSM with Cheddar replied

3 February 2009, 09:39
It makes sense to me too.

It's just I come from a .Net / Microsoft background which isn't so good on the 'Open' bit.

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ace00 started a topic Tories back open source

3 February 2009, 09:27
Tories back open source

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/com...cle5645288.ece

"............We need to move in the direction of what are known as “open standards” - in effect, creating a common language for government IT. This technical change is crucial because it allows different types of software and systems to work side by side in government.

At a stroke it means big projects can be split into smaller elements, which can be delivered by different suppliers and then bolted together. Because smaller projects are inherently less risky, this approach reduces the chance of cost overruns and opens up the procurement process to innovative start-ups........."

Makes sense to me.
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