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German city picks Linux over Microsoft

Posted by TimSlavin at June 18, 2004

"In a milestone loss for Microsoft, the city of Munich has affirmed its decision to make the switch from Windows and Office to competing Linux software on 14,000 desktop PCs.

The Munich City Council on Wednesday approved a plan to begin the $42 million migration, believed to be the largest of its kind, next month."

This follows a trend last year of countries like Brazil switching. Now it is a city government in Europe. Article includes details about Microsoft's counter offer, underbidding the Linux offer along with other goodies. From USA Today.

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