Microsoft's Effects on Germany

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In this article, the writer notes that, after its foundation in New Mexico in 1975, Microsoft opened branches in France and Germany in 1983. The writer points out that the branch in Germany became one of the most prosperous centers upon which Microsoft relies. The writer maintains that the interaction between the American corporation and the German culture was considered to be a prolific one due to its results in the public sector, charity actions or employment politics. The writer then looks at the effects on Germany by the Microsoft company. The writer concludes that no one can deny Microsoft's positive impact on Germany, but claims that this must not be used as a screen for its reprobatory actions that should be made public by the mass-media according to their gravity.

From the Paper:

"First of all, one could mention the significant role that Microsoft played in the German Government's attempt to modernize public administration. The company exchanged expertise with the German Federal Ministry of the Interior for increasing IT security and took part in the SAGA expert circle within the institution for bringing e-Government applications to a superior stage. Moreover, at a state level, it helped Niedersachsen's judiciary to develop specialized court procedures and to enhance its relationship with citizens, companies and authorities by implementing the concept of e-Justice and a hotline allowing to receive external calls and to make public announcement of insolvency proceedings."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Ketmann, Steve. "Germany Denies Microsoft Ban". Wired News. 19 March 2001.
• Ketmann, Steve. "MS Denies Windows 'Spy Key'". Wired News. 3 September 1999.
• Peregrano, Rob. "Microsoft Windows: Insecure by Design". Washington Post. 24 September 2003.
• Preimesberger, Chris. "Anti-Microsoft protest planned for EP session May 17". News Forge. 14 May 2004.
• Smith, Robert. "Head of Microsoft Germany warns of <<Serious shortage of IT specialists>>". c't. 19 December 2005.

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