I presume folks know - but there are moves in government etc. for open source (I dont know how it got there cos I dont trust them however there are probably people out in government circles trying to do the right thing for others a minority group Mais Oui!) Try http://www.govtalk.gov.uk/rfc/rfc_document.asp?docnum=429 It is a draft policy (I fink) on Open Source Software for the government It says some really sensible and outrageously stupid stuff both pertinent .eg.- Our first key conclusion is that OSS is indeed the start of a fundamental change in the software infrastructure marketplace, and is not a hype bubble that will burst. This is perhaps surprising because OSS does at first sight appear to be a bit of a paradox. We expect OSS to rapidly become the market leader in consumer computing devices comments on the report are interesting its a lengthy report but I just flicked through Also The Register says some stuff re Blair it would be nice if there was a backlash against MS cos Blair etc support it hee hee - http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/archive/20235.html Also check out NHS stuff http://www.nhsia.nhs.uk/def/pages/features/i_250202.asp Which says The potential benefits to the NHS from OSS are considerable and limited actions by the NHSIA along these lines could have a significant impact on the implementation of the NHS Strategy and the achievement of the objectives of Information for Health. Check out - http://www.vnunet.com/News/1130353 Twenty local authorities are currently running trials of StarOffice. Penwith District Council is already using the software on its 300 desktops. Head of IT Andy Mann says neither interoperability nor training have been big issues, and he thinks a clear lead from Socitm will be a great help to councils considering migration. Ballmer says Microsoft offers value for money which will help it keep customers. 'Every product we compete with, we're cheaper. We're just not cheaper than Linux or StarOffice. It's free but free is not magic.' Who says its not magic u load it on and it does what it says on the can unlike MS where u is taking the can __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com