Friday, October 26, 2007

Schools warned off Microsoft deal

The UK computer agency Becta is <A HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7063716.stm">advising schools not to sign licensing agreements with Microsoft</A> because of alleged anti-competitive practices. The government agency has complained to the Office of Fair Trading.

It says talks with Microsoft have not resolved "fundamental concerns" about academic licensing and about Office 2007 and the Vista operating system.

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