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____/ bbgruff on Friday 23 May 2008 17:11 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> Schools set to go open source
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>> | Officially sanctioned open source and free-to-use software could be
>> | in use across the UK education system within months after government
>> | education agency Becta issued a tender for a four-year framework
>> | agreement.
>> |
>> | Becta is looking for up to 10 software suppliers to participate in
>> | the £80m framework that will launch in October. This will replace
>> | its software licensing framework, in place since April 2005.
>> |
>> | The contract notice says: “We are particularly seeking suppliers
>> | which can provide a comprehensive choice of software solutions
>> | including appropriate open source and free-to-use alternatives and
>> | advise users on best-value licensing.”
>> |
>> | Solutions should be cost-effective, but provide freedom of choice,
>> | said a Becta spokeswoman.
>> |
>> | “We’re providing guidance on the educational elements and looking
>> | for suppliers that can provide comprehensive choice,” she said.
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http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2217224/schools-set-open-source-4017531
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> Yes, I *know* I'm repeating myself - and I intend to keep doing so - but
> are people finally waking up?:-)
Oh, they woke up a while ago, especially when Vista dreams turns to tatters. It
was a turning point... tipping point and power shift. Microsoft now
plays /defence/ to keep customers. Rules have changed.
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~~ Best of wishes
Roy S. Schestowitz | Open syntax, Open API's, Open standards
http://Schestowitz.com | RHAT GNU/Linux | PGP-Key: 0x74572E8E
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