Interesting how contrasting the world of Linux can be. As an OpenSource (Free) and reliable operating system it should appeal to anyone, specially those in the developing world, one would naively think. Don’t get me wrong, Linux has a great success rate in Latin America, in Brazil alone it has become a real contender to Microsoft specially in the pubic sector. That’s due to the reliabilty of the system, low cost and the desire to be free from the heavy hand of Microsoft. In Brazil open source works, Linux works. In other parts of the developing world the reality is very different. Read more »
