| Norwegian Government cancels Microsoft contract [Aftenposten] |
Jul. 12, 2002
This Norwegian news item reports the cancellation of a Microsoft contract to deliver software for government-related systems throughout Norway. This report appeared in the Norwegian newspaper, Aftenposten, today. A rough translation and link to the original news article is provided below . . .
(headline)"Norwegian Government cancels Microsoft contract"
(article lead) "The government has canceled the contract with Microsoft, an agreement giving the software company exclusive rights to deliver software for public office computers."
"The Minister of Labour and Government Administration, Victor D. Norman(H) says procurement agreement with Microsoft has been sub-optimal. According to Norman, a higher degree of competition could give cheaper software solutions both for the government and for consumers."
"'We think that the Microsoft agreement in reality has given Microsoft a monopoly in an area where we are better served by introducing competition." says Norman to NRK (National State-owned TV station).'"
"In Norman's view, the cancellation of the agreement with MS will not only give cheaper computer solutions but also better quality solutions."
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