Open source not fully exploited in UK ... NCC. (IT News).

From: Database and Network Journal | Date: February 1, 2002 | Copyright information

A major report published by the National Computing Centre (NCC). "Open Source - The UK Opportunity" provides an authoritative and independent overview of the issues surrounding Open Source software, and its take up by UK organisations. It details the views expressed by IT professionals on the future of, and opportunities offered by Open Source technologies, and draws conclusions on the actions necessary to convert potential business benefits into reality.

Dr. Andrew Hopkirk, Head of Research and Development at NCC said "The current use of Open Source software in the UK is a ...

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