Quebec Govt Sued For Ignoring Free Software 388
Mathieu Lutfy writes "The CBC is reporting that 'Quebec's open-source software association is suing the provincial government, saying it is giving preferential treatment to Microsoft Corp. by buying the company's products rather than using free alternatives. ... Government buyers are using an exception in provincial law that allows them to buy directly from a proprietary vendor when there are no options available, but Facil said that loophole is being abused and goes against other legal requirements to buy locally.' The group also has a press release in English."
Re:Hey, here's a question (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Tech support. (Score:3, Funny)
And that's why they chose Microsoft. To match levels of competency.
Blame the new Prime Minister (Score:3, Funny)
It's his new laws that took horses from the mounties, wine from the Frenchies, and sodomy from Newfoundland. Apparently that wasn't enough, he's taking open source too.
Oh well.
There's no Canada like French Canada
It's the best Canada in the land.
And the other Canada - is a bullsh*t Canada!
If you lived here for a day, you'd understand!
(for those who don't get it, click [wikipedia.org])
Ironic (Score:3, Funny)
So, after all you *can* be sued for choosing microsoft :-)
Re:Not sure about Canadian law but (Score:2, Funny)
What's this all talk about Canadian this and Canadian that? The article is about Quebec - doesn't anyone outside Quebec know that it is a sovereign nation?
VIVE LE QUEBEC LIBRE! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:VIVE LE QUEBEC LIBRE! (Score:5, Funny)
Have you considered the total cost of ownership? Having to power lights throughout the entire day must get expensive. Installing windows sounds much more affordable.
Re:Don't waste my money! (Score:2, Funny)
Must you Americans be the biggest at everything?! Come on! Give us a chance, just for once. Throw a dog a bone. >:^( ;^) ;^D