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title: 'Open source: an educated decision'
description: In this white paper, we de-bunk the myths that proprietary companies
  have built up to discredit open-source technology, explaining how it can help schools,
  colleges and universities reduce costs, improve IT performance, and prepare students
  more effectively for the world of work. […]
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20 May 2011

# Open source: an educated decision

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[Migration](https://canonical.com/blog/tag/migration)
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