Israel stops buying Microsoft software

From: Frederick Noronha (FN) (fred_at_bytesforall.org)
Date: 01/01/04 

Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 14:28:36 CST

Israel stops buying Microsoft software
Associated Press

JERUSALEM ? In an apparent showdown over price, Israel's government
has suspended purchases of Microsoft productivity software and is
encouraging the development of an open source alternative.

Full story at:
http://www.globetechnology.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031231.gtisraeldec31/BNStory/Technology/

Forwarded by
Raj Mathur

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