Friday, 4. April 2003
Topic: COMPUTER - on April 4, 2003 at 8:30:49 PM CEST
U.K. government picks Linux
The organization responsible for the U.K. government's procurement policy has opted for Linux to underpin its new online purchasing system. The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) hopes the system will allow public sector agencies to buy products more quickly, easily and cost-effectively.
The Linux-based system is being operated by OGCbuying.solutions only for customers in the department of work and pensions. The technology is used for the purchase of printed forms, stationery and associated items but in the long term is likely to encompass a much wider range of goods and services.
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