What's Driving Global Linux Adoption? (LinuxWorld.au) [LWN.net]

LinuxWorld takes a look at some the driving forces behind Linux adoption. "India is home to more than 22 languages, many with unique alphabets. The impact this has on the production and distribution of textbooks for schoolchildren or the ability for local governments to collaborate on larger initiatives is gigantic. India sees opportunity in utilizing Linux and other open-source technologies to educate its population. With low overhead investment, Linux provides a pathway to e-education, enabling access to information for all students -- students who speak different languages and students who live in remote areas of the country. In the same way, Linux can enable e-medicine, e-governance and e-business throughout India."

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