ZDNet Australia: NSW Govt Signals Desktop Linux Needs

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"The NSW state government yesterday went to market for its desktop, notebook and small server needs for at least the next three years, designating the ability to purchase Linux-based systems as 'highly desirable...'

"The state will soon appoint a limited number of vendors to a series of panels which will supply the (substantial) hardware needs of all NSW agencies from November this year until October 2009, with two possible two year extensions..."

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