Windows XP Lite

Warpy · Feb 19, 2004, 12:09 AM

Microsoft sets the record straight about its plans to develop a new, cheaper Windows variant to go head-to-head with Linux.

Is Microsoft planning to release more customized, cut-rate versions of Windows to help stave off Linux's encroachment, especially outside the U.S.? The answer is … maybe.
Last summer, in response to the success that Linux was having in the Thai marketplace, Microsoft began offering Thai citizens a bundle of Microsoft Windows XP Home and Office XP Standard. Under the auspices of the Thai government's "People PC" project, Microsoft provided a Thai-localized version of its operating system and desktop suite.

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The_Neon_Cowboy · Feb 19, 2004, 02:30 AM

bah on the streets of russia (etc) bunk copies of xp go for about $3 US

MS will get drastic when linux matures

Matth · Feb 19, 2004, 08:46 PM

MS deserved to get DEAD when(if) Linux ever matures.

Microsoft are like the political party that stays in power, only because the alternatives lack credibility.

Linux has considerable credibility in servers, and among enthusiasts for open source, but is not yet up to the point where the shop down the road could deliver it as an alternative to Windows - though a "closed" environment COULD be run with Linux + OpenOffice, at ZERO licence cost per seat.

pr0digal jenius · Mar 16, 2004, 07:26 PM

there is an XP Lite...lol http://www.litepc.com/xplite.html

Feb 19, 2004, 12:09 AM	#1
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	Windows XP Lite Microsoft sets the record straight about its plans to develop a new, cheaper Windows variant to go head-to-head with Linux. Is Microsoft planning to release more customized, cut-rate versions of Windows to help stave off Linux's encroachment, especially outside the U.S.? The answer is … maybe. Last summer, in response to the success that Linux was having in the Thai marketplace, Microsoft began offering Thai citizens a bundle of Microsoft Windows XP Home and Office XP Standard. Under the auspices of the Thai government's "People PC" project, Microsoft provided a Thai-localized version of its operating system and desktop suite. Source __________________ The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help."

Feb 19, 2004, 02:30 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	bah on the streets of russia (etc) bunk copies of xp go for about $3 US MS will get drastic when linux matures __________________

Feb 19, 2004, 08:46 PM	#3
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	MS deserved to get DEAD when(if) Linux ever matures. Microsoft are like the political party that stays in power, only because the alternatives lack credibility. Linux has considerable credibility in servers, and among enthusiasts for open source, but is not yet up to the point where the shop down the road could deliver it as an alternative to Windows - though a "closed" environment COULD be run with Linux + OpenOffice, at ZERO licence cost per seat.

Mar 16, 2004, 07:26 PM	#4
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	there is an XP Lite...lol http://www.litepc.com/xplite.html