North Korea has its own "Internet" – a national information network independent from the US-based Internet regulator – it apparently also has its own operating system (OS), named Red Star, reportedly developed by order of Kim Jong-il.A Russian student Mikhail, who studies at the Kim Il-Sung University and writes a blog [written in Russian] from the Russian embassy in Pyongyang, has recently purchased the Red Star OS and tested it. RT.com, with permission from Mikhail, provided some photos and screen shots of the OS and provided an opportunity to take a glimpse at IT life of North Korea.
Curtis Melvin has very kindly posted the article on his blog North Korean Economy Watch. Here's the link: http://www.nkeconwatch.com/2010/03/01/dprks-linux-os-red-star/
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