POSTnote by Martin Griffiths. It was first published on Wednesday, 11 July 2012. It was last updated on Wednesday, 11 July 2012.
Open Source and Open Standards
Open source software (OSS), unlike proprietary software, is usually free to obtain, use, edit and redistribute. Open standards facilitate interoperability between software, making them important for the development and uptake of OSS. This note examines the quality, cost and security of OSS and considers government plans to adopt open standards.
Secondary information
- Type
- Research briefing
- Reference
- POST-PN-414
- Subjects
- Software ICT Government Procurement Standards
- Published by
- POST
- Link
- View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk
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