Open source
<FONT SIZE=2>	The United Kingdom, through the Office of the e-Envoy, has established a procurement policy for open source software, or software with its source code available for modification. The policy directs agencies to consider open source solutions alongside proprietary offerings, and to use products that support open standards. Open source software "is the start of a fundamental change in the software infrastructure marketplace," said an introductory Web page on the policy, online at www.e-envoy.gov.uk/news/ newonsite/oss-policy.htm.</FONT>
The United Kingdom, through the Office of the e-Envoy, has established a procurement policy for open source software, or software with its source code available for modification. The policy directs agencies to consider open source solutions alongside proprietary offerings, and to use products that support open standards. Open source software "is the start of a fundamental change in the software infrastructure marketplace," said an introductory Web page on the policy, online at www.e-envoy.gov.uk/news/ newonsite/oss-policy.htm.
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