Brazil Switches from Microsoft to 'Open Source' Software NPR's Martin Kaste reports on the Brazilian government's efforts to save money by switching the nation's computer operating system from Microsoft to free, "open source" software.

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Brazil Switches from Microsoft to 'Open Source' Software

September 15, 200412:00 AM ET

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NPR's Martin Kaste reports on the Brazilian government's efforts to save money by switching the nation's computer operating system from Microsoft to free, "open source" software.