p2pnet.net News:- Microsoft says it’s now sharing source code for its Office 2003 productivity suite with governments and international organizations.
Microsoft, under increasing pressure from open source products, is dressing the move up as a result of “positive feedback from governmental entities”.
Its Government Shared Source (GSP) License for Office gives “qualifying” national governments and international organizations access to source code and technical information about Office 2003, says a statement.
More than 30 countries, including Australia, China, Norway, Russia, Spain and the UK, have signed up, it says.
The GSP is a no-fee global program tailored to promote “increased communication and collaboration between program participants and Microsoft, providing opportunities to visit Microsoft’s U.S. development facilities in Redmond, Wash., and review various aspects of Windows and Office source-code development, testing and deployment processes,” says Microsoft.
“GSP participants also discuss existing and potential projects with Microsoft experts and provide feedback directly to Microsoft staff. Access to Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server, 2003, Windows CE and now Office 2003 source code, along with additional documentation, and training and technical engagements through the GSP, improves governments’ trust in the transparency and interoperability of Microsoft products.”
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