Persian Journal: Security Fears Spark Move to Linux in Iran
Sep 20, 2004, 16:00 (21 Talkback[s])
"Iran has become the latest country to edge towards ditching the
ubiquitous Microsoft computer operating system in favour of the
open-source Linux solution, even if its refusal to abide by
copyright laws means that the Islamic republic does not pay a penny
to Bill Gates.
"According to Mohammad Sephery-Rad, the man in charge of the
Islamic regime's computer systems, long-term political and security
considerations have sparked a major initiative to make the
switch..."
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