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Last updated: 27 May 2010
Topic: Open Source Software Policy
Published Date: 1/10/2001
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Description: Open Source Software (OSS) is software whose source code is openly published, which is usually available at no charge, and which is often developed by voluntary efforts. This paper examines how the OSS movement could impact the UK Government's policy towards the worldwide market in software infrastructure and software applications.
This document can be downloaded in the following formats:
| Title | Format | Filesize |
| Analysis of the Impact of Open Source Software | 135.26kb | |
| Analysis of the Impact of Open Source Software | doc | 746.50kb |