> > For sure - our report could also explain why TCO is an incorrect measure. > We could feature quotes from list members if they give us permission to do > so. We could also suggest ways in which TCO could be reframed to take into > account other factors. > > Finally 'lines of source' is also an important issue for the Govt. I heard > at the SecureIT conference first hand from a senior Navy officer that the > Microsoft sales team told them 'you can't trust FOSS because Chinese > hackers/developers submit code and have introduced back-doors which could > be exploited during a cyber-war.' Is there any research or data available > that will help us quantify contributions to FOSS projects based on country? > This would be useful in dismantling this bit of FUD. > Yes i have one such paper with some numbers https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B-p3lPJARCcbTldHWVU3YTRTWTJWeEt1bjVja1ltZw, you can have a look at it , talking about the FUD argument and the threat perception it is skewed and biased since anyone with ill intent will and can do it , why single out the Chinese. Now to prove it we need a different study :-) .
-Satya fossevents.in
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