The service which will be piloted in the UK is intended to provide first line information on where to look for a suitable solution and where to source independent expert advice on areas such as legal issues, insurance, support and training. It is planned that the service will be extended to France and Germany towards the end of the year if the UK model proves successful.
Those seeking information will initially be able to contact the OSC on-line at
“People searching Open Source on the web are typically faced with high level debates on issues such as European Patents or promotional sites for commercial enterprises. However, much of the initial interest is for relatively straightforward and independent guidance and in this respect the new service fills a vital gap in the market.”
Kaynak : 