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Software Choice Group Tells DOD Not to Use Open Source

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-fear-change dept.

ducomputergeek writes "A group calling themselves the Initiative for Software Choice, backed by Microsoft and others, is recommending that the DOD drop plans for further adoption of Open Source software. This comes after MITRE, a defense contractor, published a report stating that not only does the Department of Defense use opensource, but is recommend on using it more. The article is at News.com and you can read it here."

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  1. In other news today by Dachannien · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other news, Microsoft reports that it has purchased the rights to the next edition of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary. Among the changes expected to appear in this edition, the word "choice" will henceforth be defined as "the act of giving Microsoft more money, esp. against one's better judgment."

  2. Is trhis really news? by joel8x · · Score: 5, Funny

    A group backed by corporations with their own interests says their biggest threat is not a good choice.

    In other news, a group called "The Darkened Lung Group" (backed by R.J. Reynolds and Phillip Morris) are saying that smoking isn't that bad for you and it's not really addictive.

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    1. Re:Is trhis really news? by JoeCommodore · · Score: 5, Funny
      a group called "The Darkened Lung Group" (backed by R.J. Reynolds and Phillip Morris)

      In this example it should be called the "Group for Health Alternatives".

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  3. Thanksgiving... by Noryungi · · Score: 5, Funny

    ... And I am grateful for the Microsoft marketdroids, for spewing such ridiculous, transparent FUD.

    The more they do this, the more exposure Open Source gains, and the more people are going to stop buying Microsoft products.

    Seriously, though, imagine a PHB in those difficult times: you have to do more with less $$$. And right there and then, comes this PR FUD from Microsoft, saying: "Stop using this cheap Open Source! It's BAD for your health and for the environment!!".

    PHB brain, of course, only registers the word cheap. He immediately goes to his techies and says: "Linux is cheap!! Start using it NOW to save money!".

    *Collective sighs of relief from said techies*

    Let us all give thanks for Microsoft Marketing, and for the FUD for which it stands. With upgrade paths and expensive licenses for all.

    Amen.

    (Yes, I am being sarcastic, people. Go back to your turkeys instead of pointing these flamethrowers at me now...) ;)

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