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Why don't more agencies move to open source solutions? If state agencies used Linux instead of Windows for desktop operating systems, Open Office instead of Microsoft Office, open source bug tracking and server software, just for starters, the savings would be considerable. I could easily imagine cost savings in the tens of millions, if not hundreds of millions, and these are tried and true solutions developed by some of the best minds in the world, for which training and support can be purchased a la carte.

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I have the same question.

I have the same question. Unix it's free and can be used from anyone.

Many open source products

Many open source products such as OpenOffice are also available for Windows.  Even if the state kept windows as its primary operating system we could still save a fortune by replacing products such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat with their free open source competitors.

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