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Chris Remington ( remington@beehaw.org ) A to Free and Open Source Software ·
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Switzerland mandates all software developed for the government be open sourced

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Switzerland mandates all software developed for the government be open sourced

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Chris Remington ( remington@beehaw.org ) A to Free and Open Source Software ·
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New Open Source law in Switzerland
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Switzerland has enacted the "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfilment of Governmental Tasks" (EMBAG), establishing a mandatory requirement for open source software within public sector bodies.

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    2 years ago

    I’ve edited it into the body of the post. https://archive.is/TcoAi

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