Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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Microsoft offers South Korea $60 million 'encouragement' to use its software
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| IN WHAT APPEARS to be a rather desperate move by Microsoft, the firm is
| actually paying South Korea $60 million just to use its software.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/gb/inquirer/news/2008/11/04/microsoft-pays-south-korea
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081103/bs_afp/skoreaitmicrosofthyundai
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Microsoft unveils 60 million dlr investment in SKorea
Mon Nov 3, 3:20 am ET
SEOUL (AFP) – Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer on Monday unveiled a plan to invest 60 million dollars in South Korea's software industry as part of the US giant's drive to strengthen its presence in the country.
The plan was disclosed at talks between Ballmer and President Lee Myung-Bak, the president's office said.
The Ministry of Knowledge Economy said Microsoft agreed to train software designers, support venture firms and establish a technology centre in South Korea over three years.
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