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Croatia Adopts Open Source Policy

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the everybody-is-doing-it dept.

lisah writes "Croatia says that concerns over the expense and limitations of proprietary software led to last month's decision to adopt a free and open source software policy within Croatia's government. Officials say the move will make the government's work more transparent as well as help to better manage its operating costs. Taking it a step further, under the new policy the government will also support the use of open source in schools, saying, 'both closed and open source solutions will be equally presented to students.' Vlatko Kosturjak, president of the Croatian Linux User Group, is unmoved. Citing the practical and technical difficulties of embracing open source on such a broad scale, he says until the policy is actually implemented, '[it] is just like an unsent letter.'"

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  1. We now have armies of our Croats by Nefarious+Wheel · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...Beautiful place, Croatia, and some smart people from the area. Think Nikola Tesla (a real border-spanner) and all those lovely cool rivers for Penguins to swim in.

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    1. Re:We now have armies of our Croats by Lord+Prox · · Score: 4, Funny

      I'm glad to see Croatia doing well afer the Yugo breakup in '91. Choosing Open Source leads me to think that the folks in charge there are awake and looking to keep things efficent and Open. Open Source, Open Society.

      ps... if he people in Croatia have any extra politicians available I would like to borrow 1 or 2 (dozen) for a few years. Rent or lease options possible.

      Sincerely
      An American.

    2. Re:We now have armies of our Croats by cozziewozzie · · Score: 2, Funny

      ps... if he people in Croatia have any extra politicians available I would like to borrow 1 or 2 (dozen) for a few years. Rent or lease options possible.

      Trust me man, no you wouldn't. Really.

      Sincerely,
      A Croatian :D

  2. Confirmation by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    The governments' mum confirmed it has lost its job and is moving back into the basement.

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  3. wrong guy? by User+956 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Vlatko Kosturjak, president of the Croatian Linux User Group, is unmoved. Citing the practical and technical difficulties of embracing open source on such a broad scale

    You sure this guy isn't the president of the Croatian Microsoft User Group?

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  4. Re:Tallest women in the World are Lithuanian by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    read a few years ago that dutches are the tallest on the average, but not sure about females specifically. tall and skinny.

    btw, what good is tall blonde to nerds? jewels to pigs.