[Linux-aus] Microsoft drops prices to compete with Linux on low-cost laptops

[Brenda Aynsley]

Glen Turner wrote:
> <http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/145719/microsoft_to_limit_capabilities_of_cheap_laptops.html>
> 
> Microsoft Xp Home to be US$32 (US$26 in China & India).  Minus another
> US$10 if signs Market Development Agreement  [Importantly, the MDA
> prevents the signatory from recommending Linux if a Windows alternative
> is available.]

this could backfire, too small for Vista, too big for XP what next?  er 
um maybe this linux [name your distro here] OS is the way to go?

cheers
brenda


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