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May 9 2003

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From Wired.com

Spain’s Juan Alberto Belloch is running for office on the “Linux platform” — betting his political future on the power and appeal of open-source software.

Belloch, candidate for mayor of Zaragoza, plans to build a network of “Open Cities” across Spain, each with its own team of technical experts charged with developing open-source software for use within the city and throughout the country.

Belloch also plans to turn the province of Aragón into an international showcase for the benefits of open-source development. Zaragoza is the capital city of Aragón.

“We want to be the Redmond of the European free software world,” Belloch said.

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