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ZDNet UK: UN Body Releases Desktop Linux Guide

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“A Linux desktop manual for novice PC users has been produced by
a UN-funded organisation, the International Open Source Network
(IOSN). The manual has been produced to encourage developing
countries to use open-source software. It includes basic
information on how to manage files, browse the Web and produce
OpenOffice documents on a Linux PC.

“Sunil Abraham, a manager at the Malaysia-based IOSN, said on
Tuesday that it hopes the manual will encourage the development
sector, especially Information and Communication Technology for
Development (ICT4D) projects, to explore open-source
software…”

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