allAfrica: State Opts to Implement Open Source Software

“In line with global trends, the South African government has
decided to implement open source software where possible instead of
proprietary products, provided they meet the requirements…

“The South African government and the Council for Scientific and
Industrial Research recently launched Project Meraka (a Sotho word
for shared grazing), a resource centre where government
departments, companies and individuals will be able to obtain
neutral open source information, such as where to find products and
support…”

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