[This article was published in the October 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Free, Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS)1 represents a new and growing phenomenon, which is much discussed these days as it implies a radically new method of production, cooperation and exchange.
[This article was published in the October 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is affordable and easy to obtain.
[This article was published in the October 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
There is a global trend toward FOSS solutions, which have become viable, cost effective and sustainable options for Africa
[This article was published in the October 2004 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
In India, there is an adage one plus one is equal to eleven, and the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) community around the world fits exactly into this adage.
A memorandum of understanding has been signed with The government of Ghana and Microsoft aimed at creating a workforce that is literate in information and communications technology. Angola has also signed an agreement with the software giant on financing Internet access for the government and training.
