To ensure growth of a nation's digital economy, government information technology policy must foster innovation and openness. But good technology is not enough. Government policy must also promote an economic framework that enables good business practices.
The acceleration of international commerce with China will vitalize OSS adoption across the globe.
Many venture capitalists (VCs) are starting to get excited because they see that OSS can form the basis for a profitable ROI.
It’s not that freedom is so very right, it’s that slavery is so very wrong.
For those who are looking for inexpensive automation tools, Linux can provide various point solutions toward a more comprehensive ERP capability. The pieces include a variety of high-quality free and commercial databases, best-of-breed Web services and application server technology, and emerging commercial-quality accounting packages. Even complete ERP systems are beginning to be built in the Linux and Open Source communities.