The strategic decision to loosen dependencies on Microsoft software instigated
by the Israel Department of Commerce is gathering momentum in other government
departments.
More intriguingly, departments are demanding that Microsoft follow suit with its
Thai price cuts - which Microsoft has steadfastly refused to contemplate in the
more affluent EMEA market.
Writing for Israel's Ynet, Gal Mor reports that the Israeli Treasury has decided
to walk away from the Government's contract with Microsoft. Signed two years
ago, the contract expires this month, and the ministry is testing localized
builds of Mandrake Linux.
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