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UN Supports OSS/Free Software In Developing World

Posted by timothy on from the as-well-it-ought dept.

headisdead writes "This BBC report has details of the IOSN's (International Open Source Network) role in yesterday's Software Freedom Day. As the article rightly points out, the economic potential of these new markets for large tech corporations like MS makes this a real battle in the making. Question is, can Free Software really stem the tide when other sustainal development projects are struggling so much?"

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  1. new software markets by SpectralOne · · Score: 1, Troll

    It's your choice: improve the economy of the US by selling software to new foreign markets and maintain the success and standard of living that the US enjoys, or give it away for free and see other countries begin to take the lead. While there is no issue with giving aid in the form of food, clean water and housing, handing out blueprints for CPUs and operating systems is another thing altogether. Don't give up the competitive advantage unless you like Indian food so much you're willing to move there to get a job.