[Linux-aus] Open source to be used in WA government...

[Leon Brooks]

On Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:11, Bret Busby wrote:
> THE WA Government [...] will also establish a technology
> demonstration centre to showcase non-proprietary options
> to departments and businesses.

Done: http://www.opensource.wa.gov.au/

> The Department of State Development has flagged plans to build the
> centre at Perth's Technology Park, with a budget of up to $150,000
> annually.

My goodness, that's a lot more than they promised Kevin last FY. And an 
absolute pittance compared with what MS must spend on advertising in WA 
alone.

Cheers; Leon

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