__/ [ chrisv ] on Friday 20 April 2007 13:14 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>>Dell casts doubts on Vista
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>>| Dell today revealed that it will restore the option to use Windows XP on
>>| some of its home systems,
>
> Well, praise the Lord. It's really hard to believe that they stopped
> offering XP. I can't believe that every one of their zillions of
> customers is a fscking idiot who thinks that Vista is the best choice
> in M$ operating systems at this time.
People complained endlessly in the community they run and the polls they
operate. I have given some examples recently. It was really bad for Dell's
reputation. Vista could actually destroy what was already called poor
customer service.
Michael Dell uses Ubuntu Linux at his house, so let's see if he's brave
enough to tolerate and endure Microsoft's wrath (there's lobbying going on
and rest assured he got/gets E-mails). The OEMs are still competing to see
who licks the Microsoft boot best and gets the same prices as a result. Chip
makers likewise. Apart from the hidden contracts, there's also the kickbacks
epidemic in the States. It's all about personal relationships between the
execs.
Related links:
Intel Seen Using China Forum to Detail Plans on Hand-Helds
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| That software effort does not have the support of Mr. Otellini, who
| is concerned about incurring Microsoft's wrath, the executive said.
| The two companies have a long history of tension over who controls
| the hardware and software direction of the "Wintel standard." Intel
| has said it is supporting both operating systems.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/technology/16chip.html?ex=1177560000&en=2ef52cee6b1fb0e3&ei=5099&partner=TOPIXNEWS
Did Microsoft want to 'whack' Dell over its Linux dealings?
http://news.com.com/Did+Microsoft+want+to+whack+Dell+over+its+Linux+dealings/2100-1014_3-6153904.html
Dell's secret Linux fling [sabotaged by Microsoft]
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/01/09/dell_linux_china/
Microsoft 'killed Dell Linux' - States
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2002/03/19/microsoft_killed_dell_linux_states/
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| ...PC makers remain loyal to (read: scared of) Microsoft. But Linux
| is catching on like crazy in other devices, powering the sleek new
| Motorola A1200 Ming smart phone, the Sony Mylo handheld computer,
| Linksys wireless routers and TiVo digital video recorders.
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http://www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2006/0918/102e.html?partner=yahoomag
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| Microsoft Corp is using scare tactics to exert pressure on PC vendors
| not to explore the potential of desktop Linux, according to Novell
| Inc president and COO, Ron Hovsepian
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http://www.commentwire.com/article_news.asp?guid=2044AB5A-59CA-4EC3-AD3F-73DF7BC4F8E0
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