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- Title: Legal Issues for the Use of Free and Open Source Software in Government (Australia)
- Author : Melbourne University Law Review
- Release Date : January 01, 2005
- Genre: Law,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 374 KB
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[This article explains the notion of free and open source software and the reasons why governments throughout the world are giving it close consideration. In particular, it highlights key legal issues facing the adoption and development of free and open source software by governments. From the aspect of government procurement, the article examines the models used by governments to create a level playing field for the supply of free and open source software, intellectual property warranties and indemnities and the operation of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth). In terms of government development of free and open source software, the article considers the licensing mechanisms that will be implemented in the development and distribution of such software. In the final section, the article assesses the threat software patents and the current SCO litigation provide for free and open source software. The article concludes by emphasising that governments need to be fully aware of this landscape to assess what is the most effective technology available.] I INTRODUCTION