[Osia-members] Stats on Free Software?

[Daniel Jitnah]

I would very much wish there were more statistics and data on Open
Source usage in Australia!!  The last comprehensive stats from what  I
can recall are from the 2008 Waugh Partners report/survey - not exactly
upto date!

OSIA conducted a Member Survey last year, but really the data collected
were not "statistical".  (It was more about attitudes and opinions than
usage, and for OSIA's consumption.  However some usage data may possibly
be extracted from the responses? ).

Linux Australia also had a recent survey, but again I don't recall it
having open source usage focus?

It is something I was actually thinking about only a few days ago.  As
you (Brendan) said, it is not an easy thing to collect systematically
and reliably!  It really on depends what is being sought for.

Perhaps the person who is interested may get in touch with me directly?

Regards
Daniel.


On 04/04/14 12:32, Brendan Scott wrote:
> I have been asked:
> 
>> Do you know where I could get some upto date statistics on used of
>> free software in Australia?
> 
> I said I wasn't aware of anyone collecting these statistics, and that
> the question itself is hard to interpret (eg all Android devices have
> free software on them).
> 
> If anyone has any further thoughts or information sources I will pass
> them on.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Brendan
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