June 6, 2004

Brazil: Calling All Linux Users

It appears that the Brazilian government is serious in its determination to switch from Windows based OS and software to open source, such as Linux. One of the main reasons is economic, according to an article in the Boston Globe:

Brazil's public sector saves 8,000 reais ($2,555) for every 10 computers it changes from proprietary software to free tools like Linux and office programs like Open Office. The federal administration has 300,000 computers.

Besides that, I am sure they get some pleasure at tweaking Microsoft. Whatever the case, it looks like I better familiarize myself with Linux.

Cool graphic at the top was supplied by Baby Tux.

Posted by Andrew on June 6, 2004 9:50 PM.

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