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China's ambitious OS makers, which are developing products based on the openly sourced Linux system, took immediate action in response to the government ban.
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CSS said its Neokylin Linux OS is "a safe and controlled product that meets the security demands for government, defense and other confidential fields".
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One of the advantages that China's OS makers have is that their products usually have open source code, which allows programmers to design any software they need
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The country's rapidly expanding tablet PC and smart television markets also offer space for domestic OS makers, since most of these devices run Linux-based Android OS, said Yang Yilong, an official at IT company Knownsec Inc.
It's not uncommon for the country's self-developed software programs, which are written with Chinese users in mind
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More important, most of the domestic software programs are free or much cheaper than foreign products, and they're easy to download.
However, success in the business is not that easy, as development of an OS takes money and time.
Red Flag Software Technology Co
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Tan Xiaosheng, a senior manager with IT companyQihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd, said whether domestic OS developers can make a difference relies on the opening up of the market.
"Many of China's IT giants have enough money to run an OS business. What they expect is preferential policies," Tan said
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A Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spokesman signaled last month that the ministry would strengthen support for the development and application of Linux OS. But a detailed plan is yet to be released.
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Posted by BrownRoss in Finance on June 1st, 2017
Fire is one of the leading causes of destruction in property. Homes, offices, and even the jungles of Australia are not spared when this catastrophe strikes. As such, fire insurance has become one of the most popular insurance products seeing as no one wants to lose their home. Smoke alarm services are also quite popular to catch disaster before it strikes too far.
Protecting You Home From Fire
Fire is not avoidable seeing as you use it for cooking and warming the house during winter. However
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Install A Fire Alarm
Having a reliable smoke alarm service is the forts thing that will give you the peace of mind you need every time you leave the house. It is imperative that it be at its best every time, and so you should conduct monthly checks to ensure the batteries are still working. A quick fact: 65% of fire deaths occur in circumstances where there was no smoke alarm.
Fire Escape Plan
Get everyone in the family in line for this to ensure that they know the fire escape procedure. Basically, the plan will include first aid kits, exiting the house as fast as possible and ensuring that no one is left behind. The meeting point should be at a common place outside the house so that everyone is accounted for. It does not harm to schedule drills occasionally.
Checking The Electronics Often
Faulty electronics are a leading cause of fire in residential and commercial settings. Switches and all fire outlets should be checked regularly to ensure that they are in proper working condition. The internet has become so resourceful that if you want to contact an electrician in Adelaide Hills, for instance
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