[plug] linux and the ATO

[Leon Brooks]

Alex Polglaze wrote:

> If we want a Unix/Linux version of this then we had better inundate the
> ATO with requests and show how many real businesses wants Unix/Linux
> based products.

>> After considering the costs of both developing, and subsequently
>> maintaining, Unix/Linux versions of the ECI against the benefits for a
>> very small number of users, the ATO has taken the decision not to
>> proceed with the introduction of these versions on the basis that it is
>> not cost effective in this instance.  However, this decision would be
>> reviewed in the event that the numbers of existing Unix/Linux users
>> increased significantly over and above the existing number of requests. 

>> John Higham
>> Assistant Commissioner
>> Computerisation (GST)

A suitable email or web address would be very helpful.