It seems big business will try anything to stop government's supporting open source. This government announcement is of interest - not least because of them doing the right thing about it!

http://digital.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/2012/04/26/open-standards-consultation-i...

Although we are an open source hardware group, many members overlap into the open source software world. You may like to respond to the consultation and your MP.

Best wishes,

Jeremy