AP/Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Microsoft Sets Up $250M Fund for Schools

“Microsoft Corp. is unveiling a new program that offers $250
million in grants for schools around the world that want to develop
a technology curriculum for their students…

“The program comes as government and educational agencies
worldwide have been adopting or considering software from Microsoft
competitors, including Linux software. The open-source software,
which is freely available and can be improved upon by an open
community of developers, has been gaining favor with agencies
including France’s ministry of education, China’s post office, the
city of Munich and others…”

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