Linux Journal: Linux In Government: Interoperability

"Since August 2003, we have seen significant Linux adoption taking place within many sectors of the US federal government. Major accomplishments include deployment of a large interoperable database project using LAMP, Justice Department XML standards, establishment of a Government Open Source Community sponsored by the Federal Enterprise Architecture (FEA), and organization of the Government Open Code Collaborative.

"While many other projects and initiatives exist, this article focuses primarily on standards-based thrusts into cooperation among states and local governments..."

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