28 Quotes by Stacey Quandt

As open-source companies continue to create pricing pressure on proprietary software solutions, it will be interesting to see how Microsoft responds subsequent to the release of Longhorn. By 2010 Microsoft will support its applications on Linux and develop an open-source strategy,

This level of industry collaboration and cooperation demonstrates the growing interest in using Linux among federal agencies. The certification will also provide Red Hat with first-mover status in comparison to completely Linux distributions.

Consumers need to take some protection and be aware of the risks.

The U.S. government's support for Linux is indicative of the shift away from government-developed code and the lower costs associated with commercial off-the-shelf solutions. The U.S. government benefits from the community efforts to enhance the security of Linux with up-to-date technical innovation.

A patent commons allows IT industry to add value above the operating system.

The language in this version appeals more to organizations than individual users, especially concerning patents. There is more reference to suing companies that don't respect the license.

If you have an operating system or applications with known vulnerabilities, then you're exposed as soon as you're using T-mobile from a Starbucks.

However, when it comes to standards, it is possible for high-tech companies to influence world governments. Intel helped to persuade China not to pursue its own wireless standard and to support open standards adopted and supported worldwide.

However, this would only apply to a single user.