[NTLUG:Discuss] Politics & Open Source in TX

[Rev. wRy]

On Sat, 2003-03-15 at 19:21, Steve Baker wrote:

> Of course the probable outcome of this passing would be Microsoft
> 'donating' a pile of freebies to the state in order to stay in the
> game...but Texas should win either way - so it's a good thing.

True enough. 

> It's said that if Microsoft believes that an organisation is
> likely to start investigating OpenSource solutions, their sales
> rep's are immediately authorised to start offering M$ products
> and services with 50% price reductions in order to keep them
> hooked.

Less cost, less tax dollars, all good.

Personally, I'd have preferred a bill that required the state to use an
open file format instead of .doc/.ppt/.xls and am letting Mr. Corona
know that.  It's still draft legislation, can't hurt to ask. :)

> ---------------------------- Steve Baker -------------------------

Ry