Defense Dept. committee has open-source leaning

CNET reported that the Defense Department has established an online file repository to encourage the development of open source applications for use within the department.  The reason? "The Defense Department sees open source as a way to cut costs and boost security, and it wants more of it."  Cutting costs and boosting security are two powerful reason why small businesses should also consider the use of open source software.  Read the full article here.