The Japanese government is considering using the free Linux software program when it upgrades its computer data files for public servants in 2005.
Open source gains momentum in Germany
June 26, 2003 Computimes, New Straits Times
By AP
More than 500 German government bodies have applied to join a year-old software agreement with computer giant IBM intended to reduce dependence on US computer giant Microsoft and cut costs, a senior official said on Monday.
Linux passes with flying colours
June 17, 2003 In.Tech, The Star
By LAT-WP
Ready for a new operating system on your computer? Because a new operating system is ready for you.
I’m talking about Linux, the free software alternative to Microsoft Windows.
In case you’ve never heard of it, Linux (pronounced Lihn-icks) is “open source” software written by innumerable programmers who cooperated to build an operating system.
Microsoft CEO acknowledges Linux threat
June 10, 2003 In.Tech, The Star
By Reuters
SEATTLE: Microsoft Corp faces significant challenges from the open source Linux operating system and slower corporate spending on information technology, Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive of the world's largest software maker, said on Wednesday.
Munich dumps Windows for Linux
June 5, 2003 In.Tech, The Star
By Reuters
MUNICH: The city of Munich said on Wednesday it would switch 14,000 computers from Microsoft's Windows operating system to rival Linux in a deal estimated to be worth tens of millions of euros.
