[LINK] Guide to Open Source Software AGIMO

[stephen at melbpc.org.au]

A guide to open source software second edition

Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)

<http://www.finance.gov.au/e-
government/infrastructure/docs/guide_to_open_source_software_version_consu
ltation.pdf>


31 March 2011  Due to the increased maturity of open source software, the 
Australian Government has released a revised Open Source Software Policy 
and guidance documentation for Australia Government agencies to inform 
their use, modification and development of open source software.

Open source software is an alternative to proprietary software that 
provides users with the ability to view, copy, modify and distribute the 
software, subject to licensing conditions.

Open source software can offer benefits to both the Australian Government 
and wider community, such as improved interoperability and possible cost 
savings.

The Department of Finance and Deregulation, through the Australian 
Government Information Management Office (AGIMO), welcomes comments from 
agencies and interested stakeholders on the following draft publication,
"A Guide to Open Source Software for Australian Government Agencies."

Comments close on Friday 15 April 2011. Please email all comments to 
aga at finance.gov.au, including the respondent's name, contact details and 
organisation (if relevant). There will also be an opportunity to discuss 
the draft publication via the AGIMO blog.

Publication type Report 
Publisher Type Government or Gov agency 
Coverage Australia  Permanent URL http://www.apo.org.au/node/24436 
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Cheers,
Stephen