Article from Electronic News Australia (English)


"The Evans Data 2002 Chinese Developer Survey, Vol. 2, released this week, found that two-thirds of Chinese developers (65%) expect to write an application for Linux in the next year.

In addition, close to half (44%) have already done so.

Completed last month, the research also revealed that intentions to use Linux as a primary host OS next year are expected to increase by 175%."


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While individualist cultures are seemingly spending a lot of money energy on complex FUD fights, group cultures like China and India, where IP rights are not even understood by most people, are embracing Linux and Open Source with great enthusiasm. Their governments are also actively encouraging its acceptance in most cases.