A guide to open source software second edition

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PDFA guide to open source software second edition

01 April 2011Due to the increased maturity of open source software, the Australian Government has released a revised Open Source Software Policy and guidance documentation for Australia.

Government agencies to inform their use, modification and development of open source software.

Open source software is an alternative to proprietary software that provides users with the ability to view, copy, modify and distribute the software, subject to licensing conditions.

Open source software can offer benefits to both the Australian Government and wider community, such as improved interoperability and possible cost savings.

The Department of Finance and Deregulation, through the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO), welcomes comments from agencies and interested stakeholders on the following draft publication A Guide to Open Source Software for Australian Government Agencies.

Comments close on Friday 15 April 2011. Please email all comments to aga@finance.gov.au, including the respondent's name, contact details and organisation (if relevant). There will also be an opportunity to discuss the draft publication via the AGIMO blog.

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