This is already happening in a big way in governments across the globe. I
have posted numerous lengthy messages about this in the recent past. You may
want to look through the list archives for them if you're interested.
On Wed, 18 Jul 2001 23:05, Andy Weller wrote:
> Another topic that has sprung to mind (which stems from "Linux in public
> (state) schools") is the use of Linux for government services/offices. I
> was speaking to someone the other day who works for our NHS (which is in
> tatters and could do with as much £'s as possible). Their 'industry
> standard' is M$ and often workers are sent on M$ courses for them to
> learn how to use M$ products (WinDOS, Office, etc.). Surely the use of
> M$ products amounts to great expense to the tax payer!?! An obvious way
> to be kinder on the tax payers pocket - or (which is surely prefered) to
> put that money back into services is to use a better/cheaper alternative
> - Linux!
>
> I would imagine this is the case for many other UK (Euro/US) government
> services/offices. They could save £'s...
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy
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