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How many billions is open-source software worth?
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| In other words, using OSS isn't about being anti-Microsoft or believing in
| some sort of open-source ethical rightfulness, using OSS is simply a smart
| business move. Indeed, at $387-billion in value, OSS is twice as valuable as
| Microsoft's current net worth of $183.5-billion. Not bad for 'free software'
| is it?
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http://blogs.computerworld.com/how_many_billions_is_open_source_software_worth
Gnash Developers and Linux Fund Raise Funds for OpenStreetMap Bounty
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| In addition to direct donations to this cause, community members can help
| support all of the Linux Fund sponsored projects by applying for a Linux Fund
| Visa credit card. As a card holder each purchase you make will contribute to
| funding development of open source software.
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http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2009-04-28-013-35-PR-CY-SW
Recent:
Germany funnels stimulus cash into open source
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| Programme to boost open source skills in government and industry to receive
| part of Germany’s €500 million IT sector stimulus package
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| The German government has revealed that some of €500 million it has earmarked
| for boosting the country’s IT sector during the downturn will be directed
| towards boosting its open source software skills base.
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http://www.information-age.com/channels/development-and-integration/news/1015017/germany-funnels-stimulus-cash-into-open-source.thtml
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