Government promises more open-source use
The government has published its policy on open-source software, promising to use open source rather than proprietary alternatives if there is no significant cost difference in products and services.
In a statement on Tuesday, the government said IT procurement decisions will be judged on total cost of ownership (TCO), including exit and transition costs. Open source will be favoured if the TCO is similar for open-source and proprietary products and services.
The stated rationale behind the move is that open-source software and technology based on open standards are more flexible and can offer better value for money.
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