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Obama Looking At Open Source?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the looking-isn't-doing dept.

An anonymous reader writes "'The secret to a more secure and cost effective government is through Open Source technologies and products.' The claim comes from one of Silicon Valley's most respected business leaders Scott McNealy, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems. He revealed he has been asked to prepare a paper on the subject for the new administration."

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  1. Obama should meet Stallman by cryfreedomlove · · Score: 5, Funny

    I surprised that Obama did not spend more time in his inaugural address on the differences between GPL and Berkely licensing. Oh well, hopefully Stallman will have the time to visit soon and set Obama straight.

  2. Re:The sound you hear by internerdj · · Score: 5, Funny

    What's next, "Obama decides to eat breakfast" and we all drool and slaver over THAT piece of minutiae?
    Obviously you missed CNNs inauguration coverage yesterday.