Online article: "Microsoft funds African PCs amid open source debate"

[Daniel Robitaille]

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1508113,00020020.htm

"Microsoft Corp is funding computer centres it hopes will reach half a
million poor South Africans and argued on Monday that free open source
software is not always the best option for developing countries.
Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told a news conference the US
giant would provide free software for IT centres in 284 municipalities
in Africa's richest country aimed at those with no computer access."


Mark gets a brief mention in the article:

"The launch comes as South Africa faces pressure from some industry
groups, led by the first African in space, Mark Shuttleworth, to opt for
open source solutions instead of spending tax-payers money on Microsoft
applications."




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