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The Jamaica Observer: Few Takers in Jamaica for Free Software

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“Software licensing fees can cost firms millions, but most
government agencies and businesses are still hesitant to make the
transition to open source software.

“At issue is whether this ‘free or almost free software’ equates
to saving in the long run, as open source software may cost a lot
less initially but tends to require big spending down the line in
consultancy fees to support it…”


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