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The leading African economy....

Another one falls....

http://today.reuters.com/news/articleinvesting.aspx?view=CN&storyID=2007-02-22T
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"South Africa plans to switch all government departments over to open
source computer software instead of using Microsoft systems, a cabinet
spokesman said on Thursday.

Themba Maseko told reporters the cabinet would use the open source Linux
operating system in a bid to lower administration costs and enhance local
IT skills.

Unlike rival Microsoft's (MSFT.O: Quote, Profile , Research) proprietary
software, the open source operating system works on the principle that
software is free and can be modified at no cost by anyone to suit local and
specific needs.

The cost implications are considerable in a country struggling to bridge
the digital divide, and where a vast majority of the people are computer
illiterate."

Good news for Ubuntu & Canonical ........


Adam

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