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New Hampshire Passes 'Open Source Bill'

Posted by Soulskill on from the congratulations-bill dept.

Plugh writes "In a victory for transparency and openness in government, and saving tax dollars, New Hampshire has passed HB418. State agencies are now required by law to consider open source software when acquiring software, and to promote the use of open data formats."

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  1. Re:Meaningless by mcneely.mike · · Score: 1, Funny

    And here is my virtual handshake: WELL DONE SIR!

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  2. Re:I'm the legislator and prime sponsor, and autho by lupine · · Score: 3, Funny

    Can you move to Wisconsin and run for governor?

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  3. Re:I'm the legislator and prime sponsor... by Seth+Cohn · · Score: 3, Funny

    No, NH is much nicer. Come visit us!

    I was in Wisconsin last year, for a 10th anniversary party celebrating Neil Gaiman's American Gods novel, at House on the Rock. Neil was dressed as Doctor Who (4th Doctor), I was dressed as a Neil Gaiman audio book. Fun times were had by all.

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