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Putin Orders Russian Move To GNU/Linux

Posted by Soulskill on from the putin-on-his-tux dept.

Glyn Moody writes "Vladimir Putin has signed an order calling for Russian federal authorities to move to GNU/Linux, and for the creation of 'a single repository of free software used in the federal bodies of executive power.' There have been a number of Russian projects to roll out free software, notably in the educational sector, but none so far has really taken off. With the backing of Putin, could this be the breakthrough free software has been waiting for?"

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  1. I knew it! by Cro+Magnon · · Score: 4, Funny

    Linux really IS communist!

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    1. Re:I knew it! by nanospook · · Score: 3, Funny

      Umm.. RED HAT!

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    2. Re:I knew it! by darkpixel2k · · Score: 3, Funny

      Linux really IS communist!

      Already there are communal hallways and television sets.

      Stop this sinister sharing before we get communal toothbrushes!

      This just in: Sarah Palin can see GNU/Linux from Alaska!

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  2. At last! by gregthebunny · · Score: 4, Funny

    2011 WILL be the year of the [Russian] Linux desktop!

  3. i'm so sorry so sorry by caffeinemessiah · · Score: 5, Funny
    In America, you put in Linux.

    In Soviet Russia, Putin Linux you.

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  4. GNU? by slapout · · Score: 5, Funny

    Did Putin really say "GNU/Linux" or just Linux?

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  5. Re:Putin and freedom !!?? by jenningsthecat · · Score: 4, Funny

    The result? A win/win/win situation.

    Don't you mean a 'lin/lin/lin situation'?

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