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Being Open About Standards

Speech of Munichs Lord Mayor Christian Ude in Brussels, June 10, 2008

We have just heard, that the Choice of Open Standards is a very smart Business Decision. Well, let me say that the City of Munich has taken its Decision and done just that In fact, the Municipality of Munich has worked with Free Software for over a Year. I myself am using Free Software and Open Standards in my Office every Day.

Let me explain to you h o w our Decision came about, - w h a t we are expecting from it , - w h e r e we stand at present , - and where our worries are...