Israel Stops Buying Microsoft Software

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"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."

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Looks like the challenges are beginning! :grinthumb
 
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