Cyber India: Microsoft Loss is Linux Gain

“The recent Microsoft raids among resellers have turned
advantageous for the Open Source movement with many resellers now
deciding to sell PCs pre-loaded with Linux OS, except to those who
specifically ask for Microsoft licensed operating system.

“Except for supplies to government departments and agencies, the
retail segment now prefers Linux because of the huge costs involved
in installing licensed versions, according to R Manoj, ETL Computer
Plaza, a reseller in Thiruvananthapuram…”

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