[FOSE] OMB to require standard Windows desktop by Feb. 1, 2008

[Keith Casey]

On 3/21/07, Vanderhoof, Tzadik <Tzadik.Vanderhoof at ssa.gov> wrote:
> What I can't figure out from this article is if OMB is (a) requiring a
> certain configuration *if* you have Windows on the desktop or (b) if it
> is also saying you *must* have Windows on the desktop.  Does anybody
> have any clear statement on that question?

Towards that point, here's the line that concerns me:

"Agencies by June 30 also must make sure all newly purchased desktops
and other hardware and software purchases include the standard
configuration, the official said."

So if it requires "ABC to be installed" which is only available for
Windows, there you go.  Hopefully instead of "include", the actual
language is something along the lines of "can support"... that leaves
the window open... so to speak.

kc

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