__/ [ High Plains Thumper ] on Monday 26 June 2006 19:44 \__
> John Bailo wrote:
>
>> As generous benefactors who seek to improve the conditions worldwide,
>> Bill Gates and Warren Buffet could be key enablers in the worldwide
>> growth of desktop Linux.
>>
>> Desktop Linux is one of the great pathways to letting the whole world
>> have part in the important computing industry.
>>
>> Those two men, have a new role to play: That of Super-Penguins. Their
>> cash and expertise could push the One Laptop Per Child project into
>> super over drive -- and make Linux the new OS of worldwide charity.
>
> ?????
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| But Greig today characterised the Microsoft's community welfare
| contributions as tainted charity.
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| According to Greig, the software tycoon's global philanthropy exercises
| carry a hidden agenda to persuade beneficiary governments to reverse
| policies promoting the use of open source software.
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http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/business/0,39023166,39151789,00.htm
I am sure that the Foundation is intended to help the OLPC penetrate Africa.
*rolls eyes* Maybe Bill Gates can serve Microsoft better by leaving his
daytime job and <strikeout>bribing</strikeout> donating fund to
<strikeout>politician</strikeout> poor people. Money makes the world go
'round...
Best wishes,
Roy
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