ms on the offensive again

[James Knott]

Peter wrote:
> 
> Found via slashdot
> 
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/05/18/AR2005051801770.html 
> 
> 
> ms is preparing a w95/98 replacement 'light' xp that can run on older 
> machines. It is aimed directly at preventing linux from making inroads 
> where the hardware upgrades are not welcome.

"Goffe said Microsoft will continue to recommend that the best way to 
get more out of any operating system is to replace computers when they 
get old."

An of course, that new hardware comes with a new Windows licence.
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