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Linux To Be Installed In Every Russian School

Posted by Zonk on from the lots-and-lots-of-penguins dept.

J_Omega writes "According to an article from last week at the Russian IT site CNews, Linux is slated to be installed in every Russian school by 2009. The article makes it appear that it will be going by the (unimaginative) name 'Russian OS.' As stated in the article: 'The main aim of the given work is to reduce dependence on foreign commercial software and provide education institutions with the possibility to choose whether to pay for commercial items or to use the software, provided by the government.' Initial testing installations are supposed to begin next year in select districts. Is 2008/09 the year of Linux on the (Russian) desktop?"

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  1. In Soviet Russia... by Gordonjcp · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ...

    Nah, I can't bring myself to do it.

  2. Re:Time for Linux Penetration WorldMap ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I find it interesting (and disturbing) that almost all of the metaphors surrounding both business and warfare involve fucking. Gotta increase that penetration at all costs.

    What would a female-dominated society look like? No warfare, just a lot of snide remarks and gossip? That sounds like a good deal to me. "After 5 years of hostilities, isn't it about time we start returning Iraq's phone calls?"

  3. Using one Now! by penguin7009 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I have been using Linux XP for three years now! The newest version LXP2007 is due out in Sept 2007. It IS a VERY good Distro, the newest version based on Fedora Core6. It is a FOR PAY Distro and has been highly customized. The latest version is beautifully done and works excellent. Follow the link to version 2006: http://www.linux-xp.com/ penguin7009