Dutch Gov't Doubles Back On Open-Source Goals

An anonymous reader writes "Despite a 2002 unanimous vote by the Dutch parliament to prefer open standards and open source, exclusive negotiations with Microsoft were started. MPs have started asking questions already, but will add some more now that a Dutch journalist discovered that the deal will cripple the open source ambitions. The deal not only covers desktop software, but lets Microsoft deliver server software and support as well. MPs are outraged, and the EU may investigate why no mandatory public bid was started. In an open letter to the government, public organizations and open source companies like Novell raise hell. How can you ever fight bureaucrats?"

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It might be unpopular to say it here, but

[Lord Kano]

How can you ever fight bureaucrats?

With bullets.

In all seriousness. Jury nullification and a willingness to spill blood will prevent bureaucrats from fucking the people while hiding behind the auspices of government.

Will any politician really fuck the people over if it means that he'll have to look over his shoulder for the rest of his life?

I doubt it.

LK