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ALL computer games have been banned in Beijing. Authorities in the Chinese capital say that the move is part of a crackdown on pirated computer games and aims to ensure schoolchildren are not led astray. The authorities say that many of the cyber-cafés in the capital are letting people play pirated computer games rather than using training or computer consultation services.
LINUX, the hobbyist's favourite operating system, is starting to be taken seriously by Microsoft. In one of its submissions to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Microsoft mentioned the growing success and number of users of Linux, and speculated that this may affect sales of Microsoft software. At the same time, Intel and Netscape bought stakes in Linux vendor Red Hat Software, deals that might boost the take-up of the software.
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