Re: [SLUG] Microsoft opens source code to govts

From: Matt (matthew@textbox.net)
Date: Wed Jan 15 2003 - 10:55:25 EST


The battle for India is rather large so it's no wonder they'd make this
move. CE3 & 4 are (limited) open source...

On Wed, 2003-01-15 at 08:49, Frank Roberts - SOTL wrote:
> Hi All
> I have 2 views on posting this news notice:
> 1) It is not Linux so don't post it.
> 2) Linux is having some dynamic effects so post it.
>
> 2 won out over 1 because this is major conformation that MS is on the
> defensive.
>
> Frank
> ____________________________________
> Microsoft opens source code to govts
>
> REUTERS[ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2003 11:52:02 AM ]
>
> SEATTLE: In an unprecedented move, Microsoft said on Tuesday that it would
> open its source code -- the software giant's closely guarded blueprints for
> programs -- to governments and international organizations worldwide.
>
> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?artid=34447517

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