One wonders how the ODF debate fits into all of this...
Microsoft offers schools in Mass. free software
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| Corporate donations to school systems are not unusual, as companies often
| try to gain name recognition by placing their brands with younger
| consumers. State and school officials, though cognizant of companies'
| attempts to use students for branding, said the donation is a boon
| for financially strapped schools trying to update their technology.
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| Microsoft's software includes normal applications, such as word
| processing and spreadsheets, as well as more advanced programs.
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http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/06/13/microsoft_offers_schools_in_mass_free_software/
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