Open-Source Software--A Long Way to Go | Linux Today

Open-Source Software–A Long Way to Go

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 5, 2007

“For local companies with limited budgets, using open-source
software is the best way to cut costs and comply with Vietnam’s
commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO). However, many
problems have arisen in the process of applying the software.

“With some 4,000 computers installed with open-source software,
HCMC-based Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial Bank (Sacombank) has saved
more than US$1mil. However the bank has still signed with the
world’s leading software producer Microsoft to modernize its
business operations…”

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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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