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South Korean Gov't. Advocates Linux

Posted by timothy on from the alternatives-are-worse dept.

Anonymous Coward writes "Korea has now taken the plunge on the Linux operating system, and is now starting to advocate Linux for use in government and public sector applications. South Korea's Ministry of Information and Communications announced the move today, which will result in decreased Microsoft market share in the region." According to the article, Korea's Ministry of Information and Communication "will provide a total of 3 billion won (US$2.95 million) for government agencies which want to use the Linux and other open-source computer programs this year."

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  1. Re:So now the North will use Microsoft? :-) by gt_swagger · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    If this analogy holds true... there is but ONE Microsoft option for North Korea.....

    The one... THE ONLY......

    WINDOWS... MILLENIUM... EDITION.

    I think I can hear them screaming about it all the way over here. :)

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  2. But... by gasaraki · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Is this really a good image for Linux, being backed by a terrorist nation? It sounds like negative publicity more than anything.

  3. Re:US in trouble ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The USA cannot maintain an enormous trade deficit forever, so the devaluation of the dollar is just a matter of time.

    But it doesn't have to, does it? Just "four more years" of growing deficits and growing debts. Then when the Republicans have finished lining their pockets and preparing nice golden parachutes for their rich friends, they can let a Democrat win just in time for the crash...