IN THE ARCHIVES WE have gathered extensive evidence to show Orlando Ayala's predatory attitude -- and action -- towards GNU/Linux [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]. It's potentially a violation of the law. Now he's visiting the prime minister of a country where there is increasing interest in GNU/Linux. What do they discuss in their meeting? According to this report, Microsoft wants a cooperation. This might be the equivalent an MOU (aka “Project Marshall”), which is a mechanism for blocking competition.

Microsoft interested in coop with Kazakhstan

Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov met with representatives of software giant Microsoft Corporation, headed by Vice President Orlando Ayala.

Issues regarding productivity, increasing effectiveness, and decreasing operating expenses in the infrastructures of large state facilities were discussed during the meeting.

GNU/Linux is hot in this region, based on Microsoft's own research. It's worth keeping an eye on what happens in Kazakhstan. Orlando Ayala's anti-Linux moves around the world are well documented and mysterious enough it remains that, only months ago, the General Manager of Microsoft in Kazakhstan jumped ship.

Microsoft Company’s representation in Kazakhstan announced that Aidar Dauletov, the General Manager of Microsoft in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, leaves his post on July 1, 2008, Kazinform reports.

Also in the news:

• Reps of “Microsoft” Corp presented project on support of KZ Government’s anti-crisis plan
• “Microsoft” interested in coop with Kazakhstan

For Kazakhstan to allow a foreign company with criminal past to participate in state management is tactless, if not bordering the criminal. ⬆