Open Code in Public Procurement

mpawlo writes: "I wrote something on public procurement and open code that you might want to share with your readers. In my opinion, it is time that public bodies and governments look over their public procurement policies to warrant competition. I don't think free software or open source should be the only choice when it comes to public computer programs, but as of today, public bodies all over the world designs their requirements in a way that rules out all Free Software and Open Source alternatives already at the drawing table. May the best computer program and license win! That's the only way to get an effective allocation of public money when it comes to public computer programs. Maybe a good topic for discussion among Slashdotters?"

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[prizzznecious]

Please sir, can I have some more?

Re:Why doesn't the gov't insist on open code?

[Anonymous Coward]

Ha ha ha ha ha!

I'm sorry, I just found your joke amazingly funny.

karma whoring

[Anonymous Coward]

for those to lazy to click on the link...

Is Windows "Dumbed Down"?
Many Linux fanatics criticize Windows and Macintosh as been designed for idiots who do not want to learn about their computers, and who are too lazy to do set their computer up. It is more accurate to say that the Macintosh and Windows are designed to be so easy to use that not much training is needed.
Consider automobiles to understand this concept. The automobiles we have today are much easier to operate than the automobiles of the 1920's. Today we have electric starters, automatic transmissions, power brakes, and automatic chokes. Also, the manual transmissions of today are easier to use, and today's cars require much less maintenance.

Linux fanatics might complain that automobiles are designed for idiots who do not want to learn anything about their car, and for idiots who are too lazy to perform work on their car. But a more accurate description is that cars have become so advanced that we no longer need to learn much about cars in order to use one. Today, even a child can drive one.

Young children with no computer skills can turn on a Macintosh and perform useful tasks without much training. Windows is almost as easy to use. However, Linux is so stupid that the users must learn about operating systems and then help Linux function.

It is easy to create software that requires a lots of training and configuration; it takes talent and lots of effort to produce software that is easy to use.

Re:Anal Cox. Dead.

[JohnBE]

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