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Microsoft loses Munich contract to Linux

June 17th, 2004 by N. A. Hilal

Microsoft lost a contract for programs to run 14,000 PCs for the Munich city government to the free Linux software.

The City Council voted yesterday in a closed-door meeting 50-29 in favor of a detailed plan to switch to Linux from Microsoft’s Windows, according to the ruling Social Democratic Party.

Munich will accept bids within a few months. International Business Machines and Novell will probably fight for the orders.
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