[Gllug] Gates, self proclaimed father of open-source

[Nix]

On 09 Nov 2001, Xander D. Harkness stipulated:
> I know that many of the millions of pounds that he donates are tax
> write-offs.  
> 
> He donated a figure in excess of 20 million to libraries in the US. 
> What he actually donated was Windows licences, not cash.  This I do not
> see as a gift - just reinforcing his monopoly.  It was just the spin
> that was put on it.  
> 
> I would not be surprised if other sponsorships were similar.

The Gates Foundation spends a lot on biological research. That's not
Windows licenses, that's grants to researchers.

-- 
`You're the only person I know who can't tell the difference
 between a pair of trousers and a desk.' --- Kieran, to me

-- 
Gllug mailing list  -  Gllug at linux.co.uk
http://list.ftech.net/mailman/listinfo/gllug