[LINK] Brazilian government will stop buying software that can't be audited

[Kim Holburn]

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> From next year, the government will not buy more computers or software that does not permit audit by the government. The new standard should be published today in the "Official Gazette".
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> Thus, operating systems like Microsoft's Windows, and Mac OS, Apple will no longer be used if firms hinder research on espionage through systems.
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> Currently, to install a software, users must accept a term of manufacturer allowing your machine will eventually be accessed by the operator.
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> The Brazilian government wants to have the right to monitor any type of display to external content. The concern is to try to identify and track espionage attempts.
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> According to Folha learned, the intention is not to promote an exchange of massive devices and programs, but to ensure that they continue to be bought without meeting the new requirements.
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> Thus, there will be a gradual replacement of traditional programs by free software like Linux, if there is no negotiating with big companies.


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