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Computerworld Australia: NSW Government Boosts Hardware Spend to $150m

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“Operating systems is one area given little attention in the
existing contract which states: ‘for desktop and notebook computers
it is mandatory that the latest version of the operating system
(Windows XP Professional or equivalent) software as nominated by
you is included in the tendered price…’

“The spokesperson denied the contract is restrictive saying it
does not preclude government from purchasing computers loaded with
Linux, Novell, Red Hat or other operating systems…”


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