[Klug-general] answer to my FOI request from Kent County Coucil

[Gary Yeames-Smith]

Although I really dislike Microsoft, the truth is "at present" £121k a year
would be far cheaper than switching to Linux and getting a company to
support it. Even Munich are considering switching back to Windows (quick
Google search
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2014/08/munich-city-linux-switching-back-windows).


The government are itching forward with open eyes including

   - The adoption of ODF for future documents
   - Recognising Ubuntu to be the most secure OS,
   - More and more services/programs are going web based

So in future it could happen.

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On 14 October 2014 10:05, Dan Attwood <danattwood at gmail.com> wrote:

> The detail in the reply surprised me as well. I wonder if this is because
> in light of recent news they know they have to justify things in more
> detail and that this leads credence to 'maybe one day...'?
>
> On 14 October 2014 10:01, Paul Littlefield <info at paully.co.uk> wrote:
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>> On 13/10/14 19:38, Jonathan Kaye wrote:
>>
>>> FYI here is the response I received from Kent County Council regarding
>>> the decision to continue using Microsoft products. Any comments?
>>>
>>
>> I am amazed that you had such a detailed reply, which explains a LOT and
>> does not suprise me about Microsoft.
>>
>> Open Source is not for everyone, yet.
>>
>> Maybe one day...
>>
>> :)
>>
>> But well done for getting THAT reply!
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