[Simucal]

This isn't a private company looking to make a software purchase. This is the United States Federal Government. As such, I would expect them to have to give fair consideration to other vendors and their respective technologies rather than defaulting to Microsoft.

[ChRoss]

I completely agree with your argument for giving fair consideration. But put this aside, customer have the rights to choose their desired platform right? And since this is for government, they should have valid reason with their choice.

[bad_user]

Private businesses and individuals can do whatever they want with their money.

The government instead is paying using taxpayers money.