Open-source software provides a big opportunity for China to develop its fledgling software industry.

The free, or low-charge, Linux scheme should be continued with and even expanded to spur its uptake.

For users, openness increases the trustworthiness.

The message that personal computers can do neat things, that software is great stuff, that there's an exciting opportunity here and Microsoft is involved in it, that's a worthwhile message for Microsoft to get out.

The acquisition has effectively expanded Red Hat's market opportunity in one of the fastest growing sectors of software.

The Business Software Alliance is offering business and organizations a special opportunity to ensure that all of their software is fully licensed.