Thursday, October 28, 2010

Russia To Say Bye-Bye To Microsoft's Windows!


MOSCOW: The Russian state plans to revamp its computer services with a Windows rival to reduce its dependence on US giant Microsoft and better monitor computer security, a lawmaker said.


Moscow will earmark 150 million rubles (3.5 million euros, $4.9 million) to develop a national software system based on the Linux operating system, Russian deputy Ilia Ponomarev said, confirming an earlier report in the Vedomosti daily.

"The devil is in the details," said Ponomarev, a computer expert, adding those details would be hashed out during a December meeting headed by vice-prime minister Sergei Ivanov.

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