Computer Business Review: UK Government Agency to Review Microsoft Schools Licensing

"The UK Government is to review the impact of Microsoft Corp's educational licensing programs in the UK, and consider alternatives to Microsoft Windows and Office for the UK's schools and colleges.

"The review will be carried out by the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills, and will consider the value for money of Microsoft's educational licensing, the potential benefits of upgrading to Vista and Office 12, and improved access to alternatives to Microsoft..."

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