Added: Oct 11, 2008

From: jpidro

Duration: 4:26

For years Microsoft has dominated the world of computing, but its software is beyond the reach of many in the developing nations. This 2-part series investigates that the poorest countries are now changing tack and using Free/Open Source Software (FOSS).

Channel: News

Tags: bbc  foss  movement  open  oss  software  source 


Rating: 4.75 (8 ratings)    Views: 985' favoriteCount='7    Comments: 2

o0splitpaw0o Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - This was an awesome, and accurate view I see happening even here in the U.S. Kids under the age of 18 using Linux soo much more than before. It's awesome.

MrSnable Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Featuring Gilberto Gil and other prominent people opting for free software (as in free speech not in free beer). Maybe you (the poster) could add the locations appearing in this part of this BBC documentary. Thanks!