South Africa considers open source

07 Feb 2003

Joining a growing trend, a South African government council recommended an official policy that promotes the use of open-source software–but stops short of jettisoning proprietary applications. The recommended policy for Africa’s wealthiest nation expresses a preference for open-source applications when proprietary alternatives don’t offer a compelling advantage. Other nations have taken more extreme positions, mandating the use of open-source software unless no other practical alternatives exist. Full Story

OODA Analyst

OODA is comprised of a unique team of international experts capable of providing advanced intelligence and analysis, strategy and planning support, risk and threat management, training, decision support, crisis response, and security services to global corporations and governments.