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____/ Chris Ahlstrom on Tuesday 25 Oct 2011 15:08 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz wrote this copyrighted missive and expects royalties:
>
>> New Windows verification process creates controversy between ODM and brand
>> vendors
>>
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>>| Microsoft's new verification system for Windows 8 - OA 3.0 - which will add
>>| complications toward the upstream ODM's production lines and relatively
>>| generate significant extra cost, is raising controversy between notebook
>>| ODMs and brand vendors as to which side will pay the increased cost,
>>| according to sources from PC ODMs.
>> `----
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>> http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20111024PD218.html
>
> However, if Microsoft changes its install method for Windows 8, it
> will require a longer time to install as each machine will need
> individual time to attend, while sticking a COA label onto a PC will
> help technicians identify the machines that have already been
> installed with an operating system. Without the label, it could
> easily create installation overlap and generate higher cost and yield
> rate issues to ODMs as Microsoft is charging the fee through the
> number of times of installation.
>
> <chuckle>
>
> "Someday they'll become sort of addicted to it."
> --Bill Gates
It didn't work too well. Windows profits have been declining. Linux grows
fast, especially on new form factors. :-)
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~~ Best of wishes
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