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| DATE | 2003-03-06 |
| FROM | Dave Williams
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [hangout] OS in Government article
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See it at:
http://newsforge.com/newsforge/03/03/06/018222.shtml?tid=4
OPEN SOURCE BILL INTRODUCED IN OREGON
Salem, OR - 5 Mar 2003 - HB 2892, which would require State agencies to
"consider the use of Open Source software" for all new software
acquisitions, has been introduced into the Oregon House of
Representatives by Rep. Phil Barnhart (D - Central Lane and Linn
Counties).
The text of the bill will be available on the Oregon State Legislature's
web site on 6 Mar sometime after 12:01 am (Pacific time zone) at the
following URL:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/03reg/measures/hb2800.dir/hb2892.intro.html
Unlike California's Digital Software Security Act, Oregon's bill does
not mandate the use of Open Source Software; it only requires that it be
"on the list" of approved products for State use. It also requires state
agencies to provide justification to the taxpayers any time proprietary
software is purchased.
"Oregon could save millions of dollars while achieving very high
reliability in its computing needs," reported Rep. Barnhart.
Several independent studies have found Open Source software to be
faster, more reliable and less costly than proprietary products produced
by Microsoft and others. Several governments around the world are
already switching to Open Source, including the State of Rhode Island.
If the measure passes, Oregon will become the first U.S. state to embody
Open Source recognition into law.
- Dave
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