OSS versus Freeware, Shareware

[Mystic Treg]

Hi, all;

I am a newbie -- The last I ever saw, was that the Military could not use Freeware nor shareware - but that they could use Open-Source Software in specified conditions.

OMB is very clear that OSS is NOT freeware nor shareware.

I am looking for an authoritative source (law, OMB, directive) that says yes the military can, or no the military cannot, use freeware or shareware.

Thank you!

J Tregre,
KD8M,
on behalf of
Her Imperial Majesty,
Mystic, Kitty

[Ami]

Look at DOD Open-Source-Software-FAQ

"The DISA STIG also notes "4. A utility that comes compiled and has no warranty is not acceptable." Thus, a program must come with either source code or a warranty; if it has neither, then special dispensation is required, since it difficult to review, repair, or extend the program either directly or via someone else. "

[Mystic Treg]

Yes, I read through the FAQ page you cited and did not find a specific.  I shall run with the STIG statement.

J Tregre,
KD8M,
on behalf of
Her Imperial Majesty,
Mystic, Kitty

[John Scott]

On here: 

https://dodcio.defense.gov/Open-Source-Software-FAQ/

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