2009-02-11

Open letter to Obama: Uncle Sam should go open source - Ars Technica

A group of prominent open source software vendors have written an open letter to the Obama administration encouraging broader adoption of open source software.

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2009-02-07

Ubuntu desktop apparently scares Microsoft | The Open Road - CNET News

Ubuntu must be giving Microsoft fits on the desktop. That's the only reason I can come up with for Microsoft's LinkedIn search for a new director of open-source strategy, with a focus on the desktop:

The Windows Competitive Strategy team is looking for a strong team member to lead Microsoft's global desktop competitive strategy as it relates to open source competitors.

Read more from Matt Asay at Ubuntu desktop apparently scares Microsoft | The Open Road - CNET News.

2009-02-06

Promoting open government | Track my tax dollars | The Economist

The taxpayers do their part, and faithfully fling their hard-earned treasure into the gaping public maw. Surely they should be allowed to know what happens to it. So why not put government spending online?

Read more at Promoting open government | Track my tax dollars | The Economist: "Open government"