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Opportunities for Open Source Software in Vietnam

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 14, 2007

“In 2004, the Vietnamese government kick-started a national open
source software development programme for 2004-2008. This
programme, however, has not had any impact on the development of
open source software in Vietnam, as it remains on paper.

“However, the situation has changed. Recently the government has
asked state agencies to use authentic software products. As those
products are expensive, state agencies are seeking open source
software…”

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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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