Taiwanese Parliament votes Against Microsoft

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Monday January 16, 2006 @01:00AM from the most-likely-not-binding dept.

linumax writes "Taiwan's parliament has voted to end its dependence on Microsoft software, demanding that the government reduce purchases from the software giant by 25 percent this year. The resolution, passed on Friday, is an attempt by the island's law-making body to end the near monopoly Microsoft has with local government offices, a legislative aide said. Local newspaper Commercial Times said however that the resolution may not be binding because it runs against fair trade regulations in Taiwan. Officials at Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission declined to comment."

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As a taiwanese, I would say don't be misleaded. by hyl · 2006-01-16 06:56 · Score: 2, Informative

I would say this news is totally BS.

Taiwan is still in its early stage of democracy. The opposite party have controled taiwan over 50 years. Six years ago, they losed presidential election. Now, the opposite party is trying its best to get the power back. They are willing do anything.

Last friday, parliament in taiwan was in a mass. They cut off 25% annual budget (of everything) just trying to stop current leading party to do anything. That is why you see this news. The f*ckers in Parliament do not care anything about OSS. They did not vote against Microsoft, they voted asainst leading party.