“Open source technology might not be well-known to the casual
computer user, but it powers an increasing number of sophisticated
communications networks and mainstream devices such as TiVo. Unlike
proprietary software from Microsoft and Apple, open source programs
can be customized by users and are often free. That combination has
given it legions of fans, including big corporations such as Google
and IBM.“This year, for the first time, the convention will feature
tracks on government and health IT, reflecting the ever-larger role
open source is playing in collaboration and cost-efficiency in
these sectors. “
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