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Linux Cutting Software Costs in Kenya

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“Entrepreneurs in Kenya are putting Linux to work to cut costs
and maximise profits as they look for new ways to bring computing
to users. One of these entrepreneurs is Patrick Mathenge, CEO of
Mullard Electronic Limited, a firm trading in hardware and software
from its Mombasa Road offices. The company is distributing Linux
software that can turn a single computer into up to 10
workstations.

“‘The personal computer is designed for use by a single trusted
user. Instead of buying 10 CPUs, you only need to have the software
and duplicate it to 10 CPUs,’ says Mathenge…”

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