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UK Councils May Dump Windows For Linux

Posted by timothy on from the gentlemen-smashing dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Local authorities in Newham and Nottingham are expected to migrate more than 10,000 desktop computers from Windows to GNU/Linux. ZDNet has the story. "If this is seen to work in Newham, it has the potential to be a significant project, changing the perceptions of other councils," said Tim Dawes, director of local government technology consultants Nineveh."

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  1. Where's Robbin Hood? by moroderzone · · Score: 5, Funny

    It should say, "The sheriff of Nottingham is stealing from the rich and giving to the poor."

  2. It happens so often... by arcanumas · · Score: 5, Funny

    Cities switching to Linux happens so often that it is going to be available as an option in Sim City 5.

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