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[LUG] Cost of using Windows in local government

 


Posted by "John Hansen" <john.hansen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


I wonder if it is possible to establish how much local governments in Devon and 
Cornwall spend annually on Microsoft products and licenses.
In the schools and libraries here in North Cornwall there seems to be an assumption 
that computers can only work with Windows. I tried to get some Linux training at the 
local Learning Centre but was told that they only taught the use of Windows and 
other MS products. The idea of teaching Linux seemed to horrify the lady in charge.

Has D&C GLUG tried to approach the politicians about the potential cost savings from 
changing to Open Source?

John
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