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

[Bret Busby]

On Sun, 11 May 2008, Glen Turner wrote:

> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:29:36 +0930
> From: Glen Turner <gdt at gdt.id.au>
> To: Linux Australia <linux-aus at linux.org.au>
> Subject: [Linux-aus] Microsoft drops prices to compete with Linux on low-cost
>     laptops
> 
> <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.]
>
> Offer restricted to
>  CPU = Via | Intel Atom | others <= 1GHz
>  RAM <= 1GB
>  Hard disk <= 80GB
>  Screen <= 10.2in
>
> Interesting how low Microsoft will go when faced with real
> competition.
>
>

Interesting, given that I understand that, as from the end of next 
month, Microsoft Windows XP is no longer allowed by Microsoft, to be 
sold.

--
Bret Busby
Armadale
West Australia
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