Public authorities should make best use of the full range of relevant standards when procuring hardware, software and IT services, for example by selecting standards which can be implemented by all interested suppliers, allowing for more competition and reduced risk of lock-in.

One is to use IRC chat client on your computer, which allows you participate with full interactive features.

You can download, install and configure an IRC client on your computer.

Also included are hardware and software consultancy and implementation services; maintenance and repair of computers and peripheral equipment; disaster recovery services, provision of advice and assistance on matters related to the management of computer resources; analysis, design and programming of systems ready to use (including web page development and design), and technical consultancy related to software; licences to use non-customised software; development, production, supply and documentation of customised software, including operating systems made on order for specific users; systems maintenance and other support services, such as training provided as part of consultancy; data-processing services, such as data entry, tabulat ...[+++]ion and processing on a time-sharing basis; web page hosting services (i.e., the provision of server space on the Internet to host clients’ web pages); and computer facilities management.

Included are hardware and software consultancy and implementation services; maintenance and repair of computers and peripheral equipment; disaster recovery services, provision of advice and assistance on matters related to the management of computer resources; analysis, design and programming of systems ready to use (including web page development and design), and technical consultancy related to software; development, production, supply and documentation of customised software, including operating systems made on order for specific users; systems maintenance and other support services, such as training provided as part of consultancy; data-processing services, such as data entry, tabulation and processing on a time-sharing basis; we ...[+++]b page hosting services (i.e. the provision of server space on the Internet to host clients’ web pages); and computer facilities management.

According to allegations received by the Commission, Microsoft, by virtue of Windows 2000, has bundled its PC operating system with its own server software and other Microsoft software products (i.e". middleware" which provides functionality enhancing the performance of client/server operating systems such as back office or security tasks) in a way which permits only Microsoft's products to be fully interoperable.