open source

Open Source

The government position on open source for government agencies was developed in 2003 by the State Services Commission in consultation with the Ministry of Economic Development.

The State Services Commission provided a briefing to the Minister for State Services on the potential for the use of open source software within government, and any associated risks or limitations, in March 2003. As a result of the briefing, it was:

Open Source - Briefing paper

Purpose

1.