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Linux Lands Big Bank Account

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the linux-switch-ads dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The European arm of Banco do Brasil, the largest bank in South America, is switching from Windows to Linux to cut costs and centralise support. The long-term strategy is to phase out Windows completely. Linux is also being used to replace Windows on desktops. Vnunet has the whole story."

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  1. yes! by destiney · · Score: 0, Offtopic


    I love to read these kind of articles.

    Smart open-minded folks "just saying no" to M$. Tickles my fancy to no end..

  2. Re:Amazing... by Its,+not+It's+Guy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    In the spirit of true /. pedantry, please note that "it's" is a contraction for "it is", whereas "its" indicates that "it" is in possession of something (in this case a reputation).

    Best Wishes,
    Its, not It's Guy