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DVTimes · 08-11-2004, 12:51 PM

Microsoft is to launch a cheaper version of its Windows XP operating system in an effort to halt the rise of low-cost Linux software.
The software giant said the new system, named Windows XP Starter Edition, would go on sale in Asia in October.

The company said the cut-price software was designed for "first-time desktop PC users in developing countries".

The move is seen as a response to Linux, a free-to-use system with a strong following in poor countries.

Competitive threat

Analysts say Linux poses a growing threat to Microsoft's dominant Windows operating system, used on more than 90% of the world's computers.

A so-called 'open source' system which PC users can install on their machines and modify without paying a licence fee, Linux has made significant inroads into the software market in Latin America and Asia.

Earlier this year, computer giant HP began shipping computers equipped with Linux to China and India.

Linux is also championed by Microsoft critics who say the firm's dominance of the global software market makes computer systems more vulnerable to potentially disabling viruses.

Microsoft's new software - dubbed "XP Lite" - will feature lower resolution graphics and limited options for networking computers together.

It will also limit users to running three programs concurrently - a far cry from the full version of XP, where the only practical limit comes from the speed of the computer and the size of its memory.

It will be available initially in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and two other as yet unspecified Asian countries.

Microsoft said it hoped the new software would also help deter consumers from buying pirated versions of its XP system, widely available in many Asian countries.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3554084.stm

woj · 08-11-2004, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by allanuk

It will also limit users to running three programs concurrently

stev0 · 08-11-2004, 01:00 PM

It sounds pretty lame... i'd stick with linux.

liquidmoe · 08-11-2004, 01:04 PM

"It will also limit users to running three programs concurrently - a far cry from the full version of XP, where the only practical limit comes from the speed of the computer and the size of its memory."

What the hell are the geniuses there thinking?

Wow they almost have a good idea but they always manage to royally screw it up, morons.

crockett · 08-11-2004, 01:04 PM

lol 3 programs at once huh, I'm sure that will go over well.. I wonder who the monon in marketing was that came up with that brilliant solution

TheJimmy · 08-11-2004, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stev0
It sounds pretty lame... i'd stick with linux.

as will the users in the markets' they're trying to unlock...3 programs at a time is a completely idiotic limitation...

mookienow · 08-11-2004, 01:43 PM

Leave it to MS, its there fault im wetarded.

hydro · 08-11-2004, 01:45 PM

microsoft will probably take up 2 of those processes

Jace · 08-11-2004, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by allanuk
Microsoft is to launch a cheaper version of its Windows XP operating system in an effort to halt the rise of low-cost Linux software.

um....linux is free...at least the good distros are

hydro · 08-11-2004, 01:47 PM

they really have no chance, thier time will run out soon and they will be forced to sell programs for linux within the next 15 years. My grandma can install redhat with no problems and i barely even helped her with it.

RicardoB · 08-11-2004, 01:49 PM

In other words another crappy program and the effect will be none.

Linux users stay linux users cause it's a better OS simple as that.

sumphatpimp · 08-11-2004, 01:52 PM

noone believes me when I say it but

Microshit won't be around much longer.

People are getting wise to their horseshit.

too many pc's coming out of factories with linux preinstalled and others.

the Shemp · 08-11-2004, 01:56 PM

sounds like an upgrade of dos 3.1

08-11-2004, 12:51 PM	#1
DVTimes xxx Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 31,547	Microsoft opens cut-price Windows Microsoft is to launch a cheaper version of its Windows XP operating system in an effort to halt the rise of low-cost Linux software. The software giant said the new system, named Windows XP Starter Edition, would go on sale in Asia in October. The company said the cut-price software was designed for "first-time desktop PC users in developing countries". The move is seen as a response to Linux, a free-to-use system with a strong following in poor countries. Competitive threat Analysts say Linux poses a growing threat to Microsoft's dominant Windows operating system, used on more than 90% of the world's computers. A so-called 'open source' system which PC users can install on their machines and modify without paying a licence fee, Linux has made significant inroads into the software market in Latin America and Asia. Earlier this year, computer giant HP began shipping computers equipped with Linux to China and India. Linux is also championed by Microsoft critics who say the firm's dominance of the global software market makes computer systems more vulnerable to potentially disabling viruses. Microsoft's new software - dubbed "XP Lite" - will feature lower resolution graphics and limited options for networking computers together. It will also limit users to running three programs concurrently - a far cry from the full version of XP, where the only practical limit comes from the speed of the computer and the size of its memory. It will be available initially in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and two other as yet unspecified Asian countries. Microsoft said it hoped the new software would also help deter consumers from buying pirated versions of its XP system, widely available in many Asian countries. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3554084.stm __________________ The Affiliate Program

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RicardoB Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,576	In other words another crappy program and the effect will be none. Linux users stay linux users cause it's a better OS simple as that. __________________ Let Me Show Ya How I Really Feel Ricardo's Rants

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stev0 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 6,801	It sounds pretty lame... i'd stick with linux.

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mookienow Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sunny Sunny Seattle Posts: 987	Leave it to MS, its there fault im wetarded.

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hydro Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dirty 3rd Posts: 4,216	microsoft will probably take up 2 of those processes

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hydro Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dirty 3rd Posts: 4,216	they really have no chance, thier time will run out soon and they will be forced to sell programs for linux within the next 15 years. My grandma can install redhat with no problems and i barely even helped her with it.

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sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	noone believes me when I say it but Microshit won't be around much longer. People are getting wise to their horseshit. too many pc's coming out of factories with linux preinstalled and others.