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Oregon Bill Would Require Open Source Consideration

Posted by timothy on from the commonwealth dept.

VeniDormi writes "I just found out that House Bill 2892 was introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives by Representative Phil Barnhart. The summary: 'Requires state government to consider using open source software when acquiring new software. Sets other requirements for acquiring software.' Rep. Barnhart has a few comments on the bill." A NewsForge story has more information, including some words from Rep. Barnhart.

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  1. /. Nerds by m.e.l.l.e.n.t.i.n.e · · Score: 0, Troll

    I can picture the eyes of thousands of Linux nerds light up as they see "open source software" and then realize how close Oregon is to Redmond, WA. Why else would we get all these stupid comments about Bill Gates in a open source software thread?

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  2. Conga rats! by t0ny · · Score: 0, Troll
    Great, just what we need: more bureaucratic BS to deal with before trying to implimenting an intelligent solution.

    Congratulations, guys, you got your wish. 'Open Source' is now a political buzz word, used by legislators who have no idea what it is, except "all the kids seem to be talking about it".

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