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  From: John Edwards <isplist@adam.com.au>
  To  : Glen Turner <glen.turner@aarnet.edu.au>
  Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12:13:34 +1030

Re: Good news maybe ?? IT Minister

Glen Turner wrote:

> This really isn't a major issue.  A lot of government-written
> software has no potential for reuse.  Open sourcing a customs
> application doesn't really help anyone.

I imagine that a country seeking to improve trade with Australia would
benefit from being able to use the same customs software and tailor it
to their local laws.

I also think that there would be value in "open-sourcing" government
software so that the processes are available for public scrutiny.

John Edwards

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