Microsoft Sets Up $250M Fund for Schools

Microsoft Sets Up $250M Fund for Schools
There is no doubt that $250 million to support education world-wide is an exceptionally generous gesture, one which I welcome. Like many critics, however, I am sceptical of Microsoft's claim that the funding is only to "help students around the world attain 'e-literacy.'" And, of course, the program, which offers significant discounts on Microsoft software, is being pilloried by open source advocates. More...