[Linux-aus] FFP Release

[Janet Hawtin]

FAMILY FIRST MLC DENNIS HOOD CALLS FOR AN OPEN SOURCE REVOLUTION IN
OUR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES

FAMILY FIRST MLC, Dennis Hood, will make submissions in the South
Australian Legislative Council today - calling for IT funding criteria
to be opened up, so that our school children can benefit from the Free
and Open Source Software 'revolution'.

The Hon Dennis Hood will also call for a computer demonstration lab to
be set up in S.A., so that schools, libraries, and other institutions
can decide whether 'open source' is for them.

"Open Source often has significant advantages over proprietary
software. With developers all over the world freely and constantly
improving the software, it is little wonder that many Open Source
solutions are now outpacing Microsoft solutions", Mr Hood said.

A copy of Mr Hood's speech to the Legislative Council is attached.
Mr Hood's office can be contacted for further comment on (08)
8237-9362 (or dennis.hood at parliament.sa.gov.au)

Nick Greer (LLB, GDLP)

Legal and Policy Advisor to
HON ANDREW EVANS MLC
STATE FAMILY FIRST LEADER
T - (08) 8237 9122
F - (08) 8237 9478
M - 0434 330 150
E - nicholas.greer at parliament.sa.gov.au