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Microsoft's XP for low-cost PCs defines some boundaries
mister-wong.com May 12, 2008
Filed under: Laptops While Microsoft has seen it fit to keep XP around as its “relatively non-bloated OS” alternative to the Linux that has dominated this new category of R ... Filed under: Laptops While Microsoft has seen it fit to keep XP around as its “relatively...
Microsoft Tries To Limit Machines That Can Use Low Cost OS
kizo.com May 13, 2008
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 ...
Details of Microsoft's XP ULPC Restrictions
overclockersclub.com May 13, 2008
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...
Microsoft's plan to block Linux on laptops
zdnet.com May 13, 2008
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...
Microsoft to put limits on use of Windows XP on cheap notebooks
dvhardware.net May 13, 2008
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...
Microsoft to limit capabilities of cheap laptops
itbusiness.ca May 12, 2008
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...
Windows XP on low-cost laptops: Microsoft sets its terms
techreport.com May 12, 2008
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 to offer limited XP to low-cost PC makers
crunchgear.com May 12, 2008
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...
Microsoft wants to meddle in ULPC designs
networkworld.com May 12, 2008
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
chineselinuxuniversity.net May 12, 2008
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 vies for budget laptop market with XP price cuts
kizo.com May 12, 2008
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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