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S.Africa says to switch to open source software
CAPE TOWN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - South Africa plans to switch all government departments over to open source computer software instead of using Microsoft systems, a cabinet spokesman said on Thursday.
South Africa joins governments in other emerging markets like Brazil, China, Spain, India and Malaysia in adopting open source software, with proponents of Linux arguing that the free software could help slash the cost of getting computers into schools, homes and community centres.
Source: Reuters
