From PHP to ASP.net: Obama's Peaceful Transition of Power

"This change seems to go against the theme of transparency and progress which has taken Obama to the highest office in America."

I know I'll get downmodded for this, but, pleeeeaase. Don't you think you're getting a little bit too dramatic??

It is entirely possible that it is being required by the white house IT team.

I think it is consistent with the theme of stimulating the economy. Your not going to stim it by using all free stuff regardless of the merits.