http://consideropensource.blogspot.com/"We also believe in the critical role of open-source software to create
the applications and infrastructure necessary to support electronic
medical records and other government-funded technology
projects. Open-source software has already resulted in dramatic cost
reductions in many technology areas, including: ...
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Open-source software brings transparency to software
development. There are no "black boxes" in open-source software
and therefore no need to guess what is going on ´behind the scenes.¡
Ultimately, this means a better product for everyone, because there
is visibility at every level of the application, from the user
interface to the data implementation. Furthermore, open-source
software provides for platform independence, which makes quick
deployments that benefit our citizens much easier and realistic."
-glen
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