Adoption of free and open-source software by public institutions
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Adoption of free and open-source software by public institutions
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The use of free software instead of proprietary software can give institutions better control over information technology. A growing number of public institutions have started a transition to free-software solutions. This grants independence and can also address the often-argued need for public access to publicly funded developments. This is the only way that public services can ensure that citizen data is handled in a trustworthy manner since non-free software doesn't allow total control over t
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoption_of_free_and_open-source_software_by_public_institutions
date created:
2013-09-16T21:48:34Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T20:23:27Z
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