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FLOSS for the Canadian Public Sector: Open Democracy


Thomas Margoni


University of Amsterdam - Institute for Information Law (IViR)

Mark Perry


School of Law, University of New England
November 18, 2009

CYBERLAWS, Forthcoming

Abstract:     
FLOSS generates both enthusiasm and concern. In this paper we focus on the Canadian public sector, how it could benefit from FLOSS solutions, emphasising the strong connection existing between public function and Free and Open Source models. At the same time we analysis some of the major legal concerns linked with FLOSS, to distinguish real issues from FUD.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 7

Keywords: licences, compatibility, derivative works, advantages for public sector

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Date posted: November 19, 2009  

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Margoni, Thomas and Perry, Mark, FLOSS for the Canadian Public Sector: Open Democracy (November 18, 2009). CYBERLAWS, Forthcoming . Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1508913

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Thomas Margoni
University of Amsterdam - Institute for Information Law (IViR) ( email )
Rokin 84
Amsterdam, 1012 KX
Netherlands
HOME PAGE: http://www.ivir.nl
Mark Perry (Contact Author)
School of Law, University of New England ( email )
Armidale, New South Wales 2351
Australia
=61 2 67732901 (Phone)
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