Of course, no one can say that Microsoft and its leaders aren't generous. But really, supporting developing nations with software is a business move. When it comes to software, people use what they know and if you can get them trained young on your software platform, you will have converted many of them for life. Hard to compete with the free price tag of Linux in places where cash is not plentiful. But this is certainly one way to do it.
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If Microsoft (and others) spent the time, effort and money that they send overseas giving back to US schools - many of which, especially in urban areas, are comparible to schools in third world nations when it comes to having access to technology, then maybe we wouldn't have so many of the problems we face with low performing schools churning out students who are unprepared to take their place in society. Charity begins at home.
MICROSOFT AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOLS
I am a subject advisor for computer schools in the Free State. Where can I download the application forms for the schools please?
Ms Scheepers
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