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  From: Richard Sharpe <sharpe@ns.aus.com>
  To  : John Edwards <isplist@adam.com.au>
  Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 13:11:10 +1030

Re: Good news maybe ?? IT Minister

John Edwards wrote:

> 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.
 
Ummm, public scrutiny is an anathema to all governments. The Westminster-style democracies seem to justify secrecy at the drop of a veil.


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