DSD Approved Products

[Darren Reed]

In some mail from Jason M, sie said:
> 
> On 3/13/06, Jason M <talonz at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I am considering installing several `servers' in a facility that needs
> > to conform
> > with the products listed at: DSD Approved Products
> >
> 
> Thank you List for your input.
> I am investigating several loopholes that currently exist for the use
> of free source.
> 40/50k is a lot of money just to get a listing heh
> (places a few choice words about acquiring Australian standards here)

For DSD approval, you're not even in the ballpark.  100s of 1000s.

Why does it cost so much?

Because you're effectively paying for them to hire a contractor
to evaluate the submission and contractors are not cheap.  Yes,
the government actually outsources this to local companies in
Canberra.

Darren