Governments are latching on to Linux (ZDNet)

[Posted May 12, 2003 by ris]

ZDNet covers Linux adoption in Asia. "In March, Japan, South Korea and China signaled their strong endorsement for open-source with the formation of an alliance to develop a Linux-based OS and related applications. The partnership is made up of IT Associations in the three countries and has received financial backing from Korean and Chinese authorities. One official from the China's Ministry of Information Industry also sits on the board of the new body, lending further weight the pro-Linux stance of the mainland."

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