Manbar Al Rai: Free Software Decrease Jordan's Deficit and Provide More Job Offers to Jordanians

Manbar Al Rai reported about Software Freedom celebrations in Jordan.

http://www.manbaralrai.com/?q=node/7422

Manbar Al Rai is the electronic copy of Al Rai newspaper, which is the largest and most read newspaper in Jordan. This news portal is provided by the Jordan Press Foundation, and it is one of the most well reputed news websites in Jordan.

The article, categorized under the science and technology section, reported about JUST Open Source Group celebration for software freedom day. It also stated that more than 500 teams in 120 different countries have participated in this day, defined as a "global educational initiative to promote free and open source software".

"JUST Open Source Group represented Jordan", the article stated. The article gave a human definition of "free software". It said that this kind of software is accessible at very low prices or free of charge, it can be modified and enhanced by everyone without restrictions. It also refers to multiple studies that show Free Software are safer and more secure. It also said that they are even less vulnerable to computer attacks.

Issa Mahasneh was cited, saying: "Software licensing negatively affects Jordanian economy, Jordan paid hundreds of millions to get commercial computer applications from international companies. These applications can be substituted with free, cost­less alternatives. This will also provide thousands of job opportunities for Jordanian programmers and more revenues for local companies".