Document Actions
Open source bill hits snag in Congress
by
Rj Ian S. Sevilla
—
last modified
2007-03-12 10:29 AM
Contributors:
Lawrence Casiraya
© Copyright 2001-2007 INQUIRER.NET An Inquirer Company
Philippines FOSS bill not having much support in Congress
MANILA, Philippines -- A bill filed in Congress that proposes the use
of open source technology in government is drawing lackadaisical
support from the country's lawmakers.
House Bill 5769, also
referred to as the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Act, mandates
the use of open source software in government and public academic
institutions.
The bill, authored by Bayan Muna party list
representative Teddy Casino, was filed September last year but has
undergone only a single hearing so far in the previous Congress.
Source: Inquirer.net
