Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> __/ [ Gordon ] on Tuesday 06 March 2007 17:59 \__
>
>> http://www.number-10.gov.uk/output/Page11168.asp
>>
>> Not sure I like the sentence at the bottom:
>>
>> "Many authors of software embrace open standards and interoperability
>> but do not wish to make their source code freely available; they should
>> not be penalised."
>>
>> Seems like it could be a cop-out for continuing with proprietary
>> software.....
>
> It's just like in the Dell mind storm. At least now they know what (at least
> some) people want. They can't ignore it, but they will, because Microsoft
> and its ilk have got them in the little pocket. But not for long.
>
It absolutely and 100% has the Microsoft ring to it, particularly as
anyone who is familiar with standards writing knows that the source-code
is the ultimate standard. Basically, that line says that the government
reserves the right to line the pockets of their mates with our cash,
even though there are perfectly good, free, alternatives. We really
should get to the bottom of who wanted that sentence in - they are
probably on a payroll to someone they should not be.
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