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IBM, Brazilian Government Launch Linux Effort

Posted by timothy on from the where-is-provo-again dept.

chriscooper1470 writes "Here is an update to the Brazilian Government Continues Push for Free Software. Brazil has become the latest country this week to show its support for Linux. Following moves by the UK and Russia, the government of Brazil announced Friday that it has signed a letter of intent with IBM pledging to develop initiatives that will promote the use of Linux in the Latin American country."

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  1. Do you think a we can get a state to switch? by mistert2 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe we should ask Rhode Island, or California (Looks like they will try anything once.)

  2. We are getting closer to Antarctica... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Which is Tux's natural home, after all.

  3. Call me Kreskin by bogie · · Score: 2, Funny

    Next week the Brazilian Government will get fat check for $300 Million for its schools and government. Next they will the option to purchase Windows Xp and Office 2003 for the low low price of two coconuts.

    Letters of intent to develop initiatives probably won't mean much once MS is done with them. Let's hope IBM can keep their foot in the door.

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