[Linux-aus] ABC restricts open source option

[Michael Still]

Jeff Waugh wrote:

> Don't like the sound of this, particularly in the content management market,
> and knowing of various FOSS-friendly Australian researchers working in the
> multimedia space.
> 
>   http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,9231945%5E15316%5E%5Enbv%5E15306,00.html
> 
> Which tentacle do we unleash to deal with this kind of behaviour (in govt or
> business), and how?

Ring the Minister for Communications, and express concern that your tax 
payer money is not being spent effectively if a government agency 
refuses to consider all options.

How can free _not_ be cost effective?

Mikal