In Australia, open-source procurement plan is a dud

27.11.2006

"However, a review has commenced to evaluate the contract and to determine how it can be improved."

The department expects the review to be completed early next year.

The spokesperson said last month NSW went to the market with a new contract for desktops, notebooks and small servers which was more open than previous contracts.

"An innovative feature of the tender was the option for agencies to request a Linux operating system when ordering new PCs or notebooks," the spokesperson said.