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Chinese Government Rejects Malware
« on: May 21, 2014, 01:31 AM »
Looks like the Chinese government doesn't like malware:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/20/us-microsoft-china-idUSBREA4J07Q20140520

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China bans use of Microsoft's Windows 8 on government computers

China has banned government use of Windows 8, Microsoft Corp's latest operating system, a blow to a U.S. technology company that has long struggled with sales in the country.

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Re: Chinese Government Rejects Malware
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2014, 02:16 AM »
A real consistent Linux desktop experience and MS would be in true trouble.

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Re: Chinese Government Rejects Malware
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2014, 03:38 AM »

I guess I'm a little surprised at this. Chinese IT culture is a little out there - so they say they don't like malware but their censorship policies are pretty fierce.

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