China OSS: Open Source can coexist with Microsoft

"The rise of open source software is not to beat Microsoft, but to break the monopoly of Microsoft-oriented approach, and it can coexist Microsoft software through market competition, for users and consumers with more choice." Lu Shouqun, the chairman of China OSS Promotion Union, said on his Sina blog.

Lu said, the free open source software (FOSS) movement's rise, for the global software innovation and development to provide a new impetus and opportunities, "Microsoft's software is the software of a private nature."

Last week, Chinese protesters hold high the banner of "Free Software, Open Source" posters attracted media attention. But Gates has been to demonstrations and protests commonplace, so this means there would be Microsoft's business strategy and create real impact.

Lu also to said that the "Free Software" means not only the software is "free of charge", but also the people have the "freedom" to obtain the source code and make modifications, which most Chinese people have misunderstood. Some people had no idea even when clear eager to comment on something "without cause."

From: Lupa World