“A Tory strategy to make more use of open source software in the
public sector is likely to tackle the culture of secrecy in
government procurement, according to early details released to The
Register.“Planned for publication next month and stemming from shadow
chancellor George Osborne’s adoption of a West Coast attitude, the
plans are also likely to encourage the adoption of open standards
and promote an indigenous open source industry…”
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