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____/ Bamm on Sunday 18 May 2008 17:37 : \____
>> Open source software use sought in automated election system
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>> | A newly organized group of information technology professionals has called
>> | on government to use open standards and open source technology for the
>> | automation of elections in the Philippines.
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>> | [...]
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>> | Ito Gruet, who is an IT professional and member of the Advocacy for Open
>> | Systems in Elections, said the use of open standards or open source
>> | technology would promote "transparency" in the development of the
>> | automated election system.
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>> http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080518-1373...
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> Thanks for the information. I am from the Philippines and I am happy
> to learn about this. :)
It seems like the government gradually builds its own distribution and
gradually adopts it:
DMMSU Migrates to Linux
http://www.bayanihan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=139&Itemid=43
Schools also:
23,000 Linux PCs forge education revolution in Philippines
http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1163450117
There's also a lot of nasty Microsoft lobbying in the country, including
ballot-stuffing, manipulation in the government, interception of an open
source bill (2006... along with the BSA), etc.
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