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Linux can work wonders for India (Sify.com)

Sify.com is running an interview with Jyoti Satyanathan General Manager of Linux for IBM, India.

"Q: What, according to you, prompts the governments to adopt Linux in their day-to-day functions with citizens? What are the prime factors?"

"A: Linux is cost-effective. This is one of the factors. More than this, it is freedom one can get from single ownership and freedom from architecture attracting many governments to go for Linux. Adoption of Linux is prime time in government."


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