Microsoft launches Government security program
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Microsoft Corp., moving to stem the tide of foreign governments embracing the Linux open-source operating system, on Tuesday announced it has formed a global initiative to provide governments around the world with access to Windows source code. The new security initiative, the Government Security Program (GSP), has been designed to "address the unique security requirements of governments and international organizations throughout the world," said Craig Mundie, Microsoft's chief technology officer.