Wednesday, January 15, 2003
Microsoft to Reveal Windows CE Code To US Government
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "NEWS" @ 06:30 AM
http://biz.yahoo.com/ft/030114/1042490784354_3.html
"The world's largest software group has decided to make nearly all the Windows code available to government and government agencies free in an effort to encourage them to use its software.
"Microsoft will provide the code for its most recent version Windows XP, Windows 2000, its new Windows server product due later this year, and Windows CE, the operating system used in mobile devices. The company will also allow government representatives to visit Microsoft's campus to inspect a small amount of code not included. The group is talking to 20 governments and agencies and has signed agreements with 10."
Do you think this will help Microsofts share of government customers? Think we'll see more Pocket PCs and other Windows CE embedded devices being used by our civil servants?
"The world's largest software group has decided to make nearly all the Windows code available to government and government agencies free in an effort to encourage them to use its software.
"Microsoft will provide the code for its most recent version Windows XP, Windows 2000, its new Windows server product due later this year, and Windows CE, the operating system used in mobile devices. The company will also allow government representatives to visit Microsoft's campus to inspect a small amount of code not included. The group is talking to 20 governments and agencies and has signed agreements with 10."
Do you think this will help Microsofts share of government customers? Think we'll see more Pocket PCs and other Windows CE embedded devices being used by our civil servants?
