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Determined not to let Linux get even more of a foothold. ... While Vista may be proving anything but a (new PC-enforced) success, could Windows XP actually be the OS which breaks ground for Microsoft in new markets...? In an attempt to counter better value deals in the...
Kevin Stapp writes in to alert us to the fact that in Microsoft's attempt to compete against Linux on various low-end PCs, it's offering a cheap version of its operating system -- but rather than simply offering it up for different computer makers to use, it's got Originally ...
When Microsoft announced in April that it would continue to allow XP Home to be installed on ULPCs until mid-2010, consumers and OEMs rejoiced - even though the move was clearly aimed at preventing Linux from gaining a larger foothold in the ultra-portable market. Initially, XP's stay of...
Details of Microsoft's recently announced plan to extend the life of Windows XP for ultra low-cost PCs are trickling out. IDG News got its hands on what it says are Microsoft documents outlining the program for PC manufacturers. Until now, the big question was: What exactly defines...
PC World learned Microsoft will put limitations on the use of Windows XP Home Edition on cheap notebooks. The software maker plans to offer PC makers a big discount to convince them to use this operating system instead of Linux but will require that the devices won't have a display larger than...
One effect of a new program to get Windows installed on ULPCs will be to limit their hardware capabilities ... Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is launching a program to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs, one effect of which will be to limit the hardware...
Last month, Microsoft revealed plans to keep selling Windows XP Home Edition to low-cost laptop makers until at least 2010. IDG News now has the skinny on exactly which machines will qualify—and which ones will have to contend with either Linux or Windows Vista. Quoting "confidential" Microsoft...
Microsoft has unveiled a plan under which a somewhat crippled version of XP will be made available to the makers of low-cost PCs like the Eee PC and XO laptop. I’m not sure how I feel about this; at $25 it’s practically free, but the arbitrary hardware limitations Microsoft is imposing are, I...
IDG News Service has secured documents showing that Microsoft is meddling in PC hardware designs of ultra low-cost PCs (ULPCs). Microsoft wants PC makers to agree to Microsoft's hardware limitations in exchange for very low prices on XP to ship with the PCs. The company says it will charge PC...
Microsoft's deep-discount strategies for ultra low-cost PCs ... The article is here. Microsoft's normal license fees are so high that they seriously impact the overall pricing of any such system. Thus, Linux managed to make inroads in that market. Microsoft can't allow...
Microsoft hopes to stifle Linux adoption by offering price cuts on Windows XP to hardware vendors that make budget laptops like the Asus Eee PC, but the discounts are only available for computers with low specs. It's Microsoft's best chance to capture market share in the budget laptop space. ...
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