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I wondered whether Microsoft could succeed...

... in making Starter Edition successful when governments were tending toward favoring Linux. Sounds like they have a real chance.

The reasons benefit the public who might buy Starter Edition.

They should learn the world's standard software in order to qualify for jobs better than they would have had without knowledge of Windows.

If a software industry is to grow in a country, the measure of success is the ability to sell outside the country. If new software were specific to an operating system (distribution)used only by people who live in sight of each other, there wouldn't be much chance for international sales.

People do like Windows and its ease of use. This also will keep people newly exposed to computers from being scared off.


And of course if people want to upgrade Windows and their computers are capable enough, they can always move up to the (pirated) full version.


The one worry is if a government program to subsidize computer purchases is limited to Linux, how would people be able to install Starter Edition after they've stripped off the unwanted software?
Still, Microsoft is clever. They'll find a way.

Posted by: Anton Philidor   Posted on: 06/30/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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