| OSSI releases components to eGovernment web services platform |
Nov. 06, 2003
The Open Source Software Institute (OSSI) announced the release and availability of the first phase of Project Leopard, the core component of its eGovernment web services platform based on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python). LAMP serves as a foundation upon which powerful and scalable web-based programs can be developed and implemented in an open-source environment.
OSSI also announced the formation of the Open Government Interoperability Standard (OGIS) working group. The OGI Standard will serve as the policy guideline for modules and applications developed using the Leopard program Working group members include representatives from government, academic and corporate sectors.
"Our mission is to promote open-source solutions within the government and schools," said OSSI director John Weathersby. "We've found that state and local government agencies are searching for applications that are affordable, manageable, scalable and provide interoperability. LAMP applications meet these needs and Leopard makes it easy, fast and cost effective."
Modules and applications developed by OSSI will be made available to government agencies through the OSSI website. On-line and call-in support for Leopard modules will also be available says the group.
The project has found a strong following among academics, federal agencies and commercial enterprises in response to current economic conditions. "As organizations look for ways to cut costs and increase productivity, adopting open-source programs like Project Leopard is not only a fiscally sound strategy, but it reduces red tape by eliminating proprietary licensing schemes and increases efficiency by allowing organizations like government agencies to standardize and interoperate," Tom Adelstein, open-source advocate and initial developer of the Leopard program.
OSSI is a non-profit organization based in Hattiesburg, MS that promotes the development and implementation of open-source software solutions within Federal, State and local government agencies and academic entities.
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