The following confirms what I have argued before. According to Microsoft,
even Africa is said not to be entitled to have cheaper software:
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39231004,00.htm
Apparently, food and life-saving drugs are not a priority. "Profit, Profit,
Profit" is the slogan.
But then, for the glorification of Bill Gates and a good humanitarian facet:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9877432/
Microsoft have pulled this trick off their sleeves before. Generosity is only
worthwhile where it's recognised by the media and thus increases sales.
Roy
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