I recently learned that the Italian government is only allowed to buy proprietary software after it has determined that there isn't a free software option. IIUC they're also required to publish any code they write (or commission to be written) under a free license.

Linee guida acquisizione e riuso software PA|Agenzia per l'Italia digitale

Grazie alle nuove linee guida la PA può riusare il software senza più ricorrere a convenzioni e facendo riferimento alla sola licenza aperta

However, at least as far as I know Windows, Office, et al are being used everywhere in public administration, and even e.g. public transport apps are proprietary. What gives?

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Cool to see this new effort by @npub1ccl7...r0dy! There's way too much misinformation out there as a result of the general disconnect between developers and free software "media". Kudos for seizing the means of communication o/

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