Anilrgowda

Today, there are many government programs in third world countries and in developing countries to encourage people to purchase computers. There have been many government and non governmental projects and programs that subsidize the cost of the computers by providing exemptions and other benefits to the manufacturers of computers. Recognizing the importance of making a computer available to each and every individual around the world irrespective of his or her economic capability, the manufacturers of computers have accepted the subsidies and are doing their best to offer good quality computers at a reduced rate. The end result is that there are many countries in the world where people can buy a computer without having to spend a lot of money for doing so.
It is common knowledge that the computer is nothing but a big box that does not have any utility whatsoever unless a Operating system and other software applications are installed into the same. However, the problem with installing operating systems and other software applications is the fact that the most popular operating system in the world is not a free operating system. The Windows operating system, which is the easiest to use computer operating system in the world, is not free. The end result is that while people may be in a position to afford computers, they find themselves unable to afford the high prices of operating systems and other software applications. It does not take a rocket scientist to deduce that the high cost of operating systems and software applications contribute to the spread of software piracy. Since people end up in a position where they are unable to make proper use of the computers that they have purchased due to the fact that software applications are overpriced, they have no other option but to resort to installing pirated and illegal software applications and operating systems on their computers.
While there is no doubt that this problem is a law and order problem and that severe punishment ought to be given to all those individuals who are spreading computer piracy, it is pertinent to realize that the problem is a social problem as well. Along with punishments, it is very essential to offer alternatives to the end users of computers. The Firefox web browsing software application has successfully provided an alternate route to each and every economically backward individual who wants to access the internet and surf the web. At least in theory, there is a possibility that a poor individual can purchase a computer at the subsidized rates and install the Linux operating system which is a free operating system and install the Firefox web browsing software application which is a free web browsing software applications and surf the web without any fear of legal ramifications. There is no denying that the Linux operating system is not very easy to use. However, necessity is the mother of invention and there is no reason why each and every new user of computers should opt for the Windows operating system only.
The fact that the Firefox web browsing software application can be installed on different operating systems and is not restricted to the Windows operating system alone is a very big advantage. This enables the end user to arrive at a combination where he uses a free operating system to run the computer and a free web browsing software application to surf the web. The best part is that the Firefox web browsing software application is not an inferior web browser and does not expect the end user to compromise on quality merely due to the fact that he or she is saving on money. Instead, the Firefox web browsing software application is actually better than other paid for web browsing software applications in the world.