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Re: Push for Free Software in Philippines Voting

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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.
>> |
>> | [...]
>> |
>> | 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.
>> `----
>>
>> http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080518-1373...
>
> 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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