IBM to launch Linux technology center in South China
( 2003-09-23 19:27) (Xinhua)
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Tuesday signed a memorandum with
Guangdong Province for joint efforts to launch its second Linux technology
support center in China, following the setting up of the first one in Beijing in
June.
The center will provide software testing, project and technology management
services, and professional training courses, according to IBM.
Linux, a server and personal computer operating system now in popular use
worldwide, is of great use for the development of China's software industry due
to its openness, security and lower cost.
China's governmental organizations and units have increased the use of Linux
since its introduction in 2001.
The launch of the center will help promote the use of Linux in local
government's projects based on information technology, said Xu Zhibiao, director
of the Guangdong Provincial Information Industry Department.
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