Not likely. It's not just the politicians but the so-called system science bureaucrats. Example: Florida just finished shaving half a billion dollars from the budget. I suggested to the governor's office, his budget office, state purchasing office that they forgo Win XP and the upgrade of many of the state's computers that XP would require and identify where Linux would be better suited as a way to save money. Additionally, many state agencies pay outside contractors to develop speciality software which they then lease back to the state even though Florida paid to have it developed. Linux would save the state a bundle. Unfortunately, it would mean that the state's system science people would have to learn something new and might even be required to write some of those special programs. Then there is the cost of lost revenue to outside contractors that a loss of lease payments would bring. The result: Windows stays firmly entrenched and the taxpayers get to support MS's lawyers and political campaign contributions.
"R. Quenett" wrote: > " > > Perhaps they'll urge Americans to switch to a safer OS ;-) > " > Not likely during the curreuired to nt administration. > " > " Or any other. > > Government doesn't _do_ 'open'. It's poisonous to the culture. > > R > > Ps.. a healthy and prosperous new year to all, and congrats and thanks > to all involved in producing the sXs and its content.. impressive and > useful.... r > _______________________________________________ > Linux-users mailing list > Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list Archives, Digests, etc at http://linux.nf/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
