An interesting exchange of views among civil servants and MPs in the UK, specifically in the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament. The report of proceedings takes place in the context of discussions about trials of open source within public services, including the health services, in the UK. (also see earlier LMN item UK National Health Service Orders Trial of Linux by I. Valdes on Monday December 08) The report is at:
http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm200203/cmselect/cmpubacc/uc1241-i/uc124102.htm