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There is increasing recognition of the economic impact of Open Source Software (OSS), offering productivity gains for local industries and generating export revenue by servicing offshore markets.

The Australian Open Source Industry Community Report 2008 says “…conservative projection of earnings suggests that the Open Source industry generates $500 million in revenue each year, with over 50% of that being directly related to Open Source”

It goes on to say “…around half of the Open Source industry respondents service export markets (45%)”

Should government be more actively stimulating the local Open Source industry?

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Tags: economic impact, Open Source

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