ONLamp: Two Countries, Two Systems for Promoting Free Software

“I had two fascinating interviews today about two initiatives,
one in the People’s Republic of China and one in the United States,
for promoting public-sector computer applications–and thereby the
use of open-source software.

“The Beijing municipal government is getting ready to launch
version 1.0 of a system aimed at bringing applications to rural
areas. They plan to use the same model for low- and middle-income
residents of cities, small and medium enterprises, and educational
institutions. Linux (through the well-known Red Flag distribution)
is a key part of the rural system. What’s interesting for me is the
role of government…”

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