Federal Computer Week: USPTO Scrutinizes Linux, Java

[ Thanks to Matt for this link. ]

"U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officials are looking toward Linux and Java technologies as they begin planning for a comprehensive new information technology and telecommunications services contract.

"USPTO officials announced last week they would solicit information from industry on the scope and type of agreement to replace the agency's current contract for systems development and maintenance services..."

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