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Charity turns to Linux

2001-03-16 22:21:02+01 by Larry Burton 1 comments

It looks like the rash of viruses that have been circulating around lately may do more for putting Linux on the desktop than some killer app. Action Aid, a worldwide charity is turning to Linux as a solution for its infestations.

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#Comment made: 2002-02-21 06:31:20+01 by: Dan Lyke

And the Germans won't use Microsoft software for applications in secret areas because of concerns about Microsoft collusion with No Such Agency.

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