06 October 2006

OECD Gets Open Source, Open Content and Open Access

The OECD Information Technology Outlook 2006 is remarkable for three things. First, for the fact that you can browse it freely online. Secondly, for choosing to highlight GNU/Linux in its press release:

The ICT industry is expected to grow by 6% in 2006 and, looking ahead, highest growth will be driven by Internet-related investments, Linux servers, digital storage, personal digital assistants and new portable consumer products.

And thirdly, by the degree to which this august institution is starting to get it. To wit:

* "Linux" occurs 15 times

* "Wikipedia" occurs 18 times

* "open access" occurs 21 times

Impressive.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:19 am

    The OECD has been 'with it' for some time, at least as far as giving free browse access to its publications. This is has been offered since 1998.

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  2. Glyn Moody12:30 pm

    Thanks, I hadn't noticed that before.

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