Software purchased and used by our cities, states, and national governments is both a resource to be managed, like our wild places, and an infrastructure to be maintained, like our roads and bridges. These are our collective property and responsibility.
Many governments are afraid of releasing software into public view because of security concerns, lack of support, or contract complications. Education for civil servants and improved oversight for vendors can mitigate these concerns and increase the amount of government-purchased software that is released under a free license.
Speakers: Cecilia Donnelly