____/ Roy Schestowitz on Wednesday 27 June 2007 23:49 : \____
> Microsoft to Sell Low-Cost PCs in India
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> | The Indian unit of Microsoft Corp. said it will sell low-cost
> | personal computers with educational content...
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> http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118295132443649987.html?mod=yahoo_hs&ru=yahoo
Update: not a chance.
"The company expects the machines to start selling for 21,000 Indian rupees
($513)..."
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6193650.html
Do they really think this can compete with $100 (or less) Linux PCs that are
more secure and lighter? Seems like wishful thinking, but at least they try.
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