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Re: Comes: How Microsoft Attacked Linux in Wal-Mart (Full Text, px09617)


Roy Schestowitz wrote:

> 1.) Luke is concerned that Microsoft is mad at them for selling Linux PCs.

Uhuh, Microsoft *don't* put pressure on anyone for selling Linux ....
really ? You think ?

> c. Their goal with Lindows was to hit a very low price point - if it sold,
> they would keep it, if it didn?t they would dump it after 90-120 days.
> It?s selling.

NOTE:  *** It's selling ***

> 
> 2.) ?Naked PCs? (no O/S) are still outselling Linux PCs (but not by much)

Note: "not by much"


> David is working with Walmart.com to help them promote the Windows XP PCs
                  ^^^  Wallmart over with knuckle dusters
> that are listed on walmart.com today.


> In an effort to differentiate the 
> Windows XP PC from the Linux PC,

i.e make the extra $100 cost of the Windows machine seem worthwhile.

> we are working on a consumer software 
> title bundle to promote as part of the purchase of the Windows XP machine.

Like 20 days of Office for $100. Bargain .... NOT.

Open Office, the full unrestricted version is FREE! Why are Windows buyers
paying for the same things that Linux GIVES me for Free ?

A sucker is born every minute.

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