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ZDNet UK: Microsoft: Africa Doesn’t Need Free Software

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“Microsoft has claimed the cost of software is not an important
issue in the developing world.

“In response to a question on the role of open source software
in Africa, Gerald Ilukwe, the general manager of Microsoft Nigeria,
said that cost is not important, even though he admitted that the
average annual salary in the West African country is only $160
(£91)…”


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