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The US Navy is switching to open standards. What does this mean for open source? And what's the difference between open source and open standards, anyway?

According to an article in the March 6th issue of Federal Computer Week, the US Navy will only acquire systems based on open technologies and standards.

The European Commission plans to buy open-source software wherever possible. Here are some reasons why it makes sense for governments to adopt such a policy.

A spokeswoman for Siim Kallas, the Commission member responsible for administrative affairs, audit, and anti-fraud, told the International Herald-Tribune that open-source software should be pursued provided it does not cost more and is in the best interest of European citizens.

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