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Linux in Iraq

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the moderators-prepare-your-offtopic-points dept.

Nereus writes "The BBC News is reporting on the newfound popularity of Linux in Iraq. The article discusses how the Iraqi Linux User Group believe Linux will aid the Iraqi people in the rebuilding of their country, and the benefits of open source in Iraq."

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  1. Re:How does this differ from other efforts? by Rei · · Score: 5, Informative

    Iraqis have a higher concentration of PhDs per capita than the US. Education was free through grad school. They've been rather proud of their educational system, and with good cause. The big thing that's been setting them back has been the boycott; even trade publications have been barred many times under the sanctions.

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