Re: [Solar-general] Fwd: Gobierno de Reino Unido adopta software libre y estándares abiertos

Jue Feb 26 18:35:38 CET 2009

2009/2/26 Hernan Olivera <lholivera en gmail.com>

> Alguien sabe si existe en alguna parte un mapa de los paises que van
> adoptando sl? si no, estaria bueno hacer uno para ver como avanza la cosa en
> el mundo


sip, estaria bueno, hay data vieja en www.proposicion.org.ar, pero mapa no
he visto

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> 2009/2/26 rafael bonifaz <rafael.bonifaz en gmail.com>
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Alberto Barrionuevo <abarrio en ffii.org>
>> Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:59:00 +0100
>> Subject: Gobierno de Reino Unido adopta software libre y estándares
>> abiertos
>> To: networkadmin-commits en llistes.projectes.lafarga.org
>>
>> Hola,
>>
>> parece que la crisis y los abultados déficits públicos están favoreciendo
>> la
>> adopción pública del software libre en el mundo. Ahora ya no se puede
>> derrochar con tanta alegría y ya cada vez menos gobiernos pueden esconder
>> que
>> atarse a un proveedor de software privativo es un derroche y un hipoteca a
>> futuro.
>>
>> Y básicamente eso es lo que ha anunciado el Gobierno del Reino Unido, uno
>> de
>> los más acuciados por la crisis en Europa:
>>
>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7910110.stm
>> ===
>>
>> UK government backs open source
>>
>>
>> Open source software allows users to read and alter code
>>
>> The UK government has said it will accelerate the use of open
>> source software in public services.
>> Tom Watson MP, minister for digital engagement, said open source
>> software would be on a level playing field with proprietary software
>> such as Windows.
>> Open source software will be adopted "when it delivers best value for
>> money", the government said.
>> It added that public services should where possible avoid being "locked
>> into proprietary software".
>> Licenses for the use of open source software are generally free of
>> charge and embrace open standards, and the code that powers the
>> programs can be modified without fear of trampling on intellectual
>> property or copyright.
>> According to some in the open source industry, the shift from
>> proprietary standards could save the government £600m a year.
>> Simon Phipps, chief open source officer for Sun Microsystems, said the
>> UK government's stance was part of a "global wave" of take up for
>> open source in governments.
>>
>> ?
>> Open source can help avoid many of the hidden costs of
>> proprietary software ?
>>
>> Steve Shine, Ingres
>>
>> "We waste a fortune on proprietary computer software because of
>> paying for licenses and promises up front and not demanding value,"
>> he said.
>> Mr Phipps said schools, government departments and public services
>> would have a "crucial freedom" because of the choice of whether to
>> pay for support and training when using open source software.
>> The government's action plan could see a wave of open source
>> software being deployed in areas such as office applications (word
>> processing and spreadsheets), document management and database
>> infrastructure, the backbone of many large-scale IT systems.
>> 'More teeth'
>> Steve Shine, European vice president of Ingres, an open source
>> support vendor, said the government's action plan had "more teeth"
>> than policies being adopted in other countries because the plan was
>> tied into policies regarding how IT managers procure new software.
>> He said the move had partly been driven by a series of high-profile IT
>> failures in recent years that had relied on proprietary software.
>> He said: "Open source can help avoid many of the hidden costs of
>> proprietary software such as making organisations re-pay for licenses
>> if they want to shift use of a particular piece of software from one place
>> to another.
>> "This is irrelevant in the open source world."
>> Announcing an open source and open standards action plan, the
>> government said it would:
>> ensure that the government adopts open standards and uses
>> these to communicate with the citizens and businesses that have
>> adopted open source solutions
>> ensure that open source solutions are considered properly and,
>> where they deliver best value for money are selected for
>> government business solutions
>> strengthen the skills, experience and capabilities within
>> government and in its suppliers to use open source to greatest
>> advantage
>> embed an open source culture of sharing, re-use and
>> collaborative development across government and its suppliers
>> ensure that systems integrators and proprietary software
>> suppliers demonstrate the same flexibility and ability to re-use
>> their solutions and products as is inherent in open source.
>> Government departments will be required to adopt open source
>> software when "there is no significant overall cost difference between
>> open and non-open source products" because of its "inherent
>> flexibility".
>> Expected backlash
>> Mr Phipps and Mr Shine said they expected a backlash from proprietary
>> software firms.
>> "I am absolutely certain there have been communications extremely
>> high-up in proprietary vendors with management high up in
>> government," said Mr Shine.
>> Mr Phipps added: "Measured over the short term traditional vendors
>> will cut prices back, end load contacts and do everything to appear
>> cheaper.
>> "But the real value with open source comes from giving users a new
>> flexibility."
>> He said the widespread adoption of open source software in public
>> services could also have a knock on effect to the ordinary consumer.
>> "It's already happening to significant extent in the UK. Lots of homes
>> are using Firefox and OpenOffice.org.
>> "It is becoming acceptable and expected."
>>
>>
>> ===
>>
>> Saludos,
>> --
>> Alberto Barrionuevo
>> Ex President FFII
>> www.ffii.org
>> For FFII matters, please, contact to President Benjamin Henrion
>>
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