LinuxInsider: Where the Buck Stops

“Some critical questions for chief information officers missing
from recent conversations regarding the potential benefits of
open-source software for government are: Who specifically stands
behind the open-source software model and takes responsibility when
something goes wrong? Who owns the integrated product road map and
development life cycle?

“Accountability and predictability are crucial for government
CIOs. They are responsible for making sound purchasing decisions
and delivering a return on investment. To that end, government
organizations are evaluating open-source vendors, like other
commercial software providers, that focus on business value,
advantage and risk…”

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