Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux on low cost PCs

Slashdot

+ - Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux on low cost PCs-> 0

Submitted by

e5rebel

on Saturday May 10, 2008 @03:27AM

e5rebel writes "Microsoft is launching a programme 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. Result? Poorer performance, more cost, for users, more FUD for manufactrurers"
Link to Original Source

This discussion was created for logged-in users only, but now has been archived. No new comments can be posted.

Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux on low cost PCs

Load All Comments

Search 0 Comments Log In/Create an Account

Comments Filter:

All
Insightful
Informative
Interesting
Funny

There may be more comments in this discussion. Without JavaScript enabled, you might want to turn on Classic Discussion System in your preferences instead.

"If you are afraid of loneliness, don't marry." -- Chekhov

Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux on low cost PCs More Login

Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux on low cost PCs