Microsoft tests "pay-as-you-go" software
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| Microsoft has been quietly testing a new "pay-as-you-go" software
| rental service in South Africa, Mexico, and Romania. The service
| allows users to pay a monthly fee of around $15 for the use
| of Office 2003.
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http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070222-8907.html
Are they out of their minds? South Africa is already embracing Linux at
schools. How long before people realise that they can get a better (and
Free) platform to use for free? Microsoft has already patented this
'method', which can only be described as a last desperate attempt to extract
money from places where Linux is natural fit.
Instead of renting software (based on the EULA) for indefinite amounts of
time (or until forced upgrades), Microsoft intends to limit use. Same with
DRM, which Microsoft is fond of. Rent media rather than buy it. And it'll
expire. It all makes Linux /extremely/ attractive.
Related:
Open source project aids South African students
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| The non-profit tuXlab program, which provides network connectivity
| along with tuXlab GNU/Linux desktops and other open-source software
| to South Africa high schools, integrated 10 more schools into its
| wireless network on Feb. 9. The project reportedly has now connected
| tuXlabs in 50 schools near Cape Town.
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http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS3015125106.html
(South African) Government switches to Open Source
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| Cape Town - Cabinet has approved a policy and strategy to implement
| Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in government, government
| communications head Themba Maseko said on Thursday.
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http://www.ioltechnology.co.za/article_page.php?iSectionId=2888&iArticleId=3695987
http://tinyurl.com/2c8lbz
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