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	August 1, 2005 On Top Of Open Source Policy Down Under Australian Government Releases An Open Source Guide For Its Agencies by Michael Goulde

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Executive Summary

Customers are looking for best practices for open source software policies. The Australian government recently released "A Guide to Open Source Software for Australian Government Agencies." This document is a must-read for any organization seeking to educate its staff on open source software and provide clear, concise guidelines for its use. Parts of the report can provide a sound foundation for writing your own set of policies. Most notably, this document leaves the decision regarding whether or not to adopt open source software up to the individual agencies, and it addresses policies regarding the use of open source software in the broader context of Australian information and communications technology policy.

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