also @ TechSpot: Dell announces trio of all-in-one desktops, challenges 27-inch iMac

TechSpot
Register now for a live online demo to see how the Office 365 suite of tools
- professional email, calendars, video conferencing, and file sharing -

Israel Stops Buying Microsoft Software

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Masque, Dec 30, 2003.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

  1. Masque TechSpot Chancellor

    "Dec 30, 1:08 PM (ET)

    By PETER ENAV

    JERUSALEM (AP) - In an apparent showdown over price, Israel's government has suspended purchases of Microsoft productivity software and is encouraging the development of an open source alternative.

    A spokeswoman for the Finance Ministry, which oversees government purchases, said Tuesday that government agencies would use existing Microsoft Office products for the time being rather than upgrade to newer versions."

    Get the full story
    HERE !

    Looks like the challenges are beginning! :grinthumb
    Masque, Dec 30, 2003
    #1

  2. aoj145 Newcomer, in training

    Yes, but can Palestinians living in the West Bank still use Microsoft products?

    :p
    aoj145, Dec 30, 2003
    #2
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.