Free Software in Government and the Demise of Microsoft in Brazil: "According to the Minister, the adoption of the open system, more than a political decision, represents a strategic decision for the development of the country, which will be able to produce goods with greater aggregate value and save on royalty payments to owners of proprietary software. 'Free software is here to stay,' affirmed Dirceu,"

Free Software in Government and the Demise of Microsoft in Brazil: "According to the Minister, the adoption of the open system, more than a political decision, represents a strategic decision for the development of the country, which will be able to produce goods with greater aggregate value and save on royalty payments to owners of proprietary software. 'Free software is here to stay,' affirmed Dirceu,"