Microsoft Decides To Take On Linux On Low-Cost PCs 349
e5rebel writes "Microsoft is launching a program to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs. It is an effort to stop Linux dominating this market but Microsoft is insisting on limiting the hardware specs of these devices."
Re:The pitch (Score:5, Funny)
Funny (Score:3, Funny)
Re:They have to fight the camel's nose (Score:5, Funny)
Wow! (Score:5, Funny)
Whoa, we're dominating a desktop market? That's awesome!
Sometimes, when you turn around and look at the path that FLOSS has made over the past two decades, you just have to be proud. Way to go everyone!
Giving Up The Immunity Necklace (Score:4, Funny)
1: Give up the immunity necklace?
2: Let Microsoft dictate their product design, especially into a less competitive stance?
Re:So... (Score:4, Funny)
This move will bring the stability and usability of windows to those who have previously been priced out---damn, not working.
This move will bring the stability and usability of windows to a fresh new market that Microsoft has yet to abuse---dang.
It's just what everyone wanted---more stripped-down versions of windows!
I don't think I'm getting anywhere here. Anyone else care to give it a try?
Re:crippled hardware = bad performance (Score:2, Funny)
They thought that would be a better option than a sticker on each of these products that says: "CAPABLE of bearing a sticker with the word VISTA on it!"
Re:The pitch (Score:2, Funny)
Braincells is boring. The passion of religious fervor is where the fun is. After all it's not like we have girls to waste it on so it might as well be on our other interest.