[Linux-aus] Fwd: Family First MLC calls for Open Source Software

[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


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