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ITBusiness.ca: The Pros and Cons of Open Source Computing

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 14, 2002

[ Thanks to Russell McOrmond for this
link. ]

“The great misconception about open source computing is it
doesn’t truly exist in the IT industry, according to Russell
McOrmand, an Ottawa-based Internet and Linux consultant.

“McOrmand is a member of GOSLING (Getting Open Source Logic Into
Governments), a software lobby group that aims to change how
Canadian governments purchase and use proprietary software.

“‘Linux is often seen as the open source poster child, which is
ironic, since it’s not the most visible in its domain,’ McOrmand
says, adding that government should take a leadership position on
open standards…”

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Story

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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