>So in effect the government is already funding google docs and office 360. Government buying services, or software, or anything, isn't really like 'funding',

>So in effect the government is already funding google docs and office 360. Government buying services, or software, or anything, isn't really like 'funding', it's paying for services rendered. >As schools move more and more online they are locking into proprietary office programs that suck funds from schools And who is to say that LibreOffice is a good alternative. I'll tell you right now, it's not - which why it isn't really being used. It's a pain in the butt to deploy, and support at scale (from identity management, to sharing and collaborating, to security fixes and patches). >I would prefer the government fund opensource software that anyone who pays taxes can use for free. Sure. I have a preference for a lot of things too but we live in a democracy, so nobody gets to dictate their preferences. But feel free to engage with your local school board and make your case. Feel free convince your peers to make the case with you.