Free Software from Bill Gates
Friday, 09 May, 2008 | 16:15 WIB
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Chairman of the Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates offered free computer software for improving the information technology capability of junior and senior high school students in Indonesia.
It was discussed with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the state palace yesterday in Jakarta. Originally, the price for the software is US$200. “Microsoft proposes free software,” said Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare, Aburizal Bakrie.
The meeting was attended by Information and Communication Minister Muhammad Nuh, Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supari, Education Minister Bambang Sudibyo, State Secretary, Hatta Rajasa, and President Director for Microsoft Indonesia, Tony Chen.
According to Aburizal, the software procurement will cover many areas in Indonesia to develop student's capability in information technology, and to support schools to have computer laboratories.
Minister Bambang Sudibyo said that Indonesia is to cooperate with hardware companies regarding this free software distribution.
It is reported that on average, junior high schools, Islamic junior high schools, senior high schools, and vocational schools need twenty computer units for every school.
Gates arrival in Indonesia is related to the Government Local Forum held by Microsoft in Jakarta. It is attended by 25 countries from the Asia Pacific region.
Secretary General for ASEAN, Surind Pitsuwan ,emphasized the importance of technology synergy to increase the welfare of ASEAN countries. The forum expects state leaders to work together for the country’s prosperity. “It will not be come about without working together,” said Pitsuwan.
Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the Asia Pacific, Sheldon Shaefer, said the effort of Microsoft and the government should be supported. Chief Research and Strategy officer at Microsoft Corporation, Craig Mundie, said Microsoft is willing to contribute for the improvement of people's welfare by creating the capitalism concept for solving problems.
Minister Mohammad Nuh considered Bill Gates’ visit to Indonesia shows Indonesia has the potential market. “They are talking about partnership, not investing, and not placing Indonesia as an aid recipient,” he said.
Anton Aprianto | Ninin Damayanti | Dian Yuliastuti
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Chairman of the Microsoft Corporation Bill Gates offered free computer software for improving the information technology capability of junior and senior high school students in Indonesia.
It was discussed with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the state palace yesterday in Jakarta. Originally, the price for the software is US$200. “Microsoft proposes free software,” said Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare, Aburizal Bakrie.
The meeting was attended by Information and Communication Minister Muhammad Nuh, Health Minister Siti Fadillah Supari, Education Minister Bambang Sudibyo, State Secretary, Hatta Rajasa, and President Director for Microsoft Indonesia, Tony Chen.
According to Aburizal, the software procurement will cover many areas in Indonesia to develop student's capability in information technology, and to support schools to have computer laboratories.
Minister Bambang Sudibyo said that Indonesia is to cooperate with hardware companies regarding this free software distribution.
It is reported that on average, junior high schools, Islamic junior high schools, senior high schools, and vocational schools need twenty computer units for every school.
Gates arrival in Indonesia is related to the Government Local Forum held by Microsoft in Jakarta. It is attended by 25 countries from the Asia Pacific region.
Secretary General for ASEAN, Surind Pitsuwan ,emphasized the importance of technology synergy to increase the welfare of ASEAN countries. The forum expects state leaders to work together for the country’s prosperity. “It will not be come about without working together,” said Pitsuwan.
Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the Asia Pacific, Sheldon Shaefer, said the effort of Microsoft and the government should be supported. Chief Research and Strategy officer at Microsoft Corporation, Craig Mundie, said Microsoft is willing to contribute for the improvement of people's welfare by creating the capitalism concept for solving problems.
Minister Mohammad Nuh considered Bill Gates’ visit to Indonesia shows Indonesia has the potential market. “They are talking about partnership, not investing, and not placing Indonesia as an aid recipient,” he said.
Anton Aprianto | Ninin Damayanti | Dian Yuliastuti