UK’s £9 Billion Tech Tango: Microsoft or Free Software?
Join the Register debate series as we explore the UK’s £9 billion Microsoft spend. Is it worth it, or could free and open-source alternatives save the day? With government finances between a rock and a hard place, can we afford to ignore the FOSS advocates? Dive in and decide for yourself!
Hot Take:
Bear with me, folks! The UK government is about to spend £9 billion on Microsoft products, while simultaneously pinching pennies in other areas like education and pensioner benefits. It’s like buying a Rolls-Royce but balking at the cost of gas. Hey, at least the Windows updates will be on time, right?
Key Points:
- The UK government plans to spend £9 billion on Microsoft products and services over five years.
- This expenditure is larger than the anticipated budget for school building in 2025-26.
- Microsoft’s revenue growth is soaring, with a recent 18% increase and a valuation over $3.5 trillion.
- The government argues that this strategic deal offers enhanced value across Microsoft’s offerings.
- There is ongoing debate over whether to adopt free and open-source software (FOSS) alternatives.
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