Developing Nations See Linux as a Savior From Microsoft's Grip
In developing countries such as China and Brazil, eager to assert themselves on the international scene, the political and economic arguments can seem irresistible: Open-source software offers a way to slip out from under the yoke of American supremacy, saving money in the process.
A news report on efforts by Brazil and China to switch to free and open source operating systems such as Linux.
Source: Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)