Defense Dept. Memo Explains Open Source Policy

TonyStanco writes "Big news. DoD issued a policy statement leveling the playing field for Open Source. We have the memo on the Center of Open Source & Government site." The requirements listed in this memo make me think of a company policy along the lines of "You can bring your baby or toddler to work, so long as it can talk, feed itself and stick effortlessly to the ceiling like a spider." See this PDF for more information about National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Policy (NSTISSP) number 11.

Comments

"+5 Funny?"

[Overly Critical Guy]

What an original and clever joke. The document mentions "U.S. lives may be at risk," so you say nobody can use Microsoft products anywhere. Slashdot has never in its existence seen such humor against Microsoft, and I thank you for bringing it to the masses. You, sir, are a veritable joy pendant.

Your post was so incredibly funny that it obviously deserved status as "+5 Funny," because of the incredible amount of mental forethought required to concieve of such a quip, the likes of which nobody else could ever dare compare to.

Again, I thank you.

Re:"+5 Funny?"

[Overly Critical Guy]

Wow. An attempt to be analytical on my analytical post. What a clever role-reversal.

The very fact that I am a troll makes it inherent that I seek attention with my criticism. I don't attempt to make any difference on Slashdot or seek appreciation. I just delight in pointing out your stupidities.

Next.

Re:It's a start

[SysadminFromHell]

We would be better off without a start. Why should we care if the DoD want's to spend it's money on commercial software? To put is quite simply, every penny those fanatics spend software can't be spend on weapons any more.

Which is a very, very good thing.