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Open Source Software

Volume 457: debated on Monday 5 March 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of his Department's computer systems use open source software; what percentage of the systems planned to be installed use such software; and whether he plans to increase the use of open source software in his Department. (111170)

Less than 1 per cent. of software used in the Department is open sourced. There are currently no plans for the NIO to increase the use of open source software. However, the Department will continue to consider open source solutions on an overall value for money basis in accordance with the Government's 2004 policy statement.

Percentage

Percentage of computer systems which use open source software

1

Percentage of the systems planned to be installed which use such software

0