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Almost a good idea
but wouldn't it be cheaper to offer the CHOICE on bootup? This way, they could pressure MS on the pricing. Here is my idea:

On initial boot, you have the option of installing either Windows XP or Novell Desktop. If the user selects Windows XP they get the standard release at that time. If the choose the Novell Destop they get the current NLD release PLUS the one year of free support from Novell.

This would surely spur competition and force MS to lower their prices to the level of the NLD (currently $50) which would probably be lowered through an agreement with HP.

There is no need for HP to develop anything, thereby reducing R&D in that area. I can envision a sub $400 PC like that.
Posted by: htotten   Posted on: 02/12/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Compete with rival Dell?  Squawkbox | 02/11/05
Also how about making the PC more than just a ho hum  Laff | 02/12/05
just silly  stevewoll | 02/12/05
Windows could be run on the system I decscribed.  Laff | 02/12/05
Almost a good idea  htotten | 02/12/05
I LIKE it!!!!  Laff | 02/12/05
OEM Windows prices are already...  Anton Philidor | 02/13/05
Then offer the computer and let the customer decide  Laff | 02/13/05
Seems all major OEMS do offer it.  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/13/05
They do offer it but...  htotten | 02/14/05
Too funny!  ShadeTree | 02/14/05
Buying a money loser to enhance a money loser  mlindl | 02/11/05
HP shouldn't be buying anything  osreinstall | 02/12/05
agreed  gsbtech | 02/12/05
That's what everyone said in 97  htotten | 02/12/05
They should put their prices up  Nigel Johnstone | 02/12/05
A better title? "The race to the bottom"  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/13/05
Sounds good, but hardware makers...  Anton Philidor | 02/13/05
You make my point...  No_Ax_to_Grind | 02/13/05
Then the world is waiting to hear you.  Anton Philidor | 02/14/05
Two Wrongs  Roger Ramjet | 02/14/05
After all, that COmpaq buy-out went *SO* well wink  JonathonDoe | 02/14/05

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