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Malaysia's schools get OpenOffice.org by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2008-08-29 09:30 AM

The Malaysian government has unveiled plans to roll out OpenOffice.org in schools across the nation--a move that will affect some 300,000 PCs.

Malaysian State of Kedah moves to OpenOffice.org by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2008-08-18 03:26 PM

A case study submitted to the Open Source Competency Center by the Center of Information Technology, Office of the Chief Minister and State Secretary of Kedah, has indicated that OpenOffice.org has been installed in 70% of the computers in the Kedah state government agencies. There are currently 2,202 installed seats and by the looks of it, the numbers will just keep rising!

Malaysian state of Pahang moves to OpenOffice.org by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2008-08-14 11:51 AM

Its just been made official that the government of the State of Pahang is migrating all its productivity suites to OpenOffice.org.

Open Source Training for Bangladesh Government Officials by A A Munir Hasan — last modified 2007-11-21 03:45 PM

Bangladesh Government officials start training on open source software

1st Open Technology Fair opens in Koronadal by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-10-03 03:02 PM

KORONADAL CITY, Sept 26 – At least 500 students, teachers and representatives from various sectors will gather here Thursday for the two-day Open Technology Fair 2007, the first-ever event in the area that will highlight the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as well as latest agricultural and industrial technologies.

South Africa's Government's OSS plans revealed by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2007-08-29 07:59 AM

South Africa's Government's OSS policy revealed and includes concrete plans for adoption and migration

Vietnam gives priority to open source software by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-04-25 12:43 PM

The government has approved the software industry development programme to 2010, in which priority will be given to the use of open source software in state-funded IT projects.

Govt Told to Drop Deal with Microsoft by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-03-19 03:24 PM

The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has urged the government to annul its recent deal with U.S. giant software producer Microsoft for the use of the latter's software in state offices and institutions.

Indonesian Government pledges to pursue open-source software by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2007-03-16 08:55 AM

In spite of a deal with the U.S.-based software giant Microsoft, the government pledged Wednesday that it would continue promoting the use of open-source software.

Open source bill hits snag in Congress by Rj Ian S. Sevilla — last modified 2007-03-12 10:29 AM

Philippines FOSS bill not having much support in Congress

South African Government Adopts Open Source Policy by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-02-27 10:00 AM

South Africa announced Thursday its plan to use open source software on government-run computer systems. Officials said the strategy will lower costs an enhance local IT skills. The use of open source solutions has been on the rise within government, particularly within governments outside of the United States, said Gordon Haff, principal IT advisor and analyst for Illuminata.

Cuba Embraces Open-source Software by Rj Ian S. Sevilla — last modified 2007-03-19 02:52 PM

Cuban officials, ever focused on U.S. threats, see a move away from proprietary software as a matter of national security. Cuba's Communications Minister, Ramiro Valdes, called the world's information systems a "battlefield" where Cuba is fighting against imperialism.

S.Africa says to switch to open source software by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2007-02-23 07:33 AM

CAPE TOWN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - South Africa plans to switch all government departments over to open source computer software instead of using Microsoft systems, a cabinet spokesman said on Thursday.

'Technology neutrality' and what it means to us Malaysians by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-12-21 01:24 PM

An opinion column on clarifications as to what technology neutrality really means in the context of market choices and the current situation in Malaysia. The situation is actually not biased towards FOSS, but towards incumbent proprietary software vendors and standards.

"Position Statement on Software Neutrality and Openness" from MOSSA (Malaysia Open Source Software Alliance) by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-12-08 12:22 AM

Today (7 Dec 2006) a Round Table discussion was conducted by MOSSA (Malaysia Open Source Software Alliance) at the office of the New Straits Times newspaper in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. MOSSA consists of ICT solution developers and providers, associations, groups, users and individuals. The Round Table discussed a recent announcement by the Malaysian Government on software neutrality.

Thai Open Sourcers Meet ICT Minister by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-12-06 12:59 PM

Eight representatives from Thai Open Source Associations and users/developers of open source software met Dr. Sitthichai, Thai ICT minister, discussing about open source in Thailand and roles of the government.

1st FOSS@Work, Manila, Philippines by Myk Gumapos — last modified 2007-05-22 01:19 PM

Open Source Software can empower Southeast Asian enterprises, says regional conference FOSS@Work

Malaysian Government adopts neutral technology platform policy by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-11-23 08:45 AM

SERI KEMBANGAN: The Government is adopting a neutral technology platform policy that does not favour either open-source (OSS) or proprietary software.

South Korea to redraw its maps with open source by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-09-12 04:20 PM

South Korea will try to tackle one of its lingering problems--a chaotic street and address system--through a new open-source project.

Bill requires open source use in government by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-09-12 04:04 PM

Philippies government representative, Teodoro Casiño is expected to file a bill this week mandating the use of free and open source software and open standards in all government projects.