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[ramin . nakisa]

This NewsForge story gives a good example of the use of Free Software in
public services,
and actually states good support (as well as cost savings) as one of the main 
justifications for
its use.

   "It really helps when you can call up Joe and say, 'hey, there's a problem 
with your modules,
   can you help with it?' Or even, 'boy, it would really help us if you added 
this.' "

http://www.newsforge.com/reports/02/03/20/0344221.shtml?tid=11



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