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The use of open source software, including Linux and applications, in local authorities has a bright future, according to a survey by the Society of IT Managers. Almost 100 councils and other organisations responded to a survey by the Society, which represents those in the public sector. Sixty percent of them expected their use of open source (OS) oftware to increase. Only one per cent said they would using less OS software, while the rest will remain the same or didn't know.