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Microsoft: Don't sell PCs without operating systems
ZDNet UK ^
| April 05, 2006
| Graeme Wearden
Posted on 04/05/2006 6:36:59 PM PDT by NCjim
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:37:01 PM PDT
by
NCjim
To: NCjim
Kind of an interesting bit of conduct by a convicted monopolist - eh what!
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:39:39 PM PDT
by
fremont_steve
(Statute of Limitations has expired..)
To: NCjim
I prefer bare-bone systems without an OS. That way I control what goes on my systems instead of Microsoft.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:41:10 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: NCjim
"We want to urge all system builders — indeed, all Partners — not to supply naked PCs. It is a risk to your customers and a risk to your business — with specifically 5 percent fewer opportunities to market software and services," wrote Alexander. Sounds like the ol' mafia protection racket; "we'd hate to see somthin' happen to your business".
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:42:03 PM PDT
by
6SJ7
To: NCjim
MS has no way of stopping people from selling "naked PC's"
To: NCjim
I miss Windows 3.1.
One of the very old computers in my basement has Windows 3.1 and when I fire it up, very fond memories of the early 1990s are revived. I have a copy of Wolfenstein 3-D on it as well as some postings from the old Prodigy Whitewater BB. MP3s were unheard of. Google was not yet born. Ebay and even Amazon were yet to be.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:42:54 PM PDT
by
SamAdams76
(Need a tree census in Maine)
To: NCjim
I don't have a problem with MS, but I don't appreciate all the garbage (AOL, Tangent, etc.) they add to the basic.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:44:03 PM PDT
by
mtbopfuyn
To: NCjim
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:44:08 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
To: Echo Talon
MS has no way of stopping people from selling "naked PC's"
I would say they probably do if they wanna.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:44:27 PM PDT
by
Arkinsaw
To: darkwing104
Heh! Yeah.
What are they gonna do next? Attempt to prevent people from BUILDING their own systems?
(something I've been wanting to do for a long time now, but never seem to get around to it)
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:44:51 PM PDT
by
RandallFlagg
(Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
To: NCjim
Sam Kinison would say:
I don't buy PC's. I make my own and PUT &^(^%$^@e^&^^ LINUX IN THE &*(&%$##$^%^&* THINGS.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:46:25 PM PDT
by
philetus
(Keep doing what you always do and you'll keep getting what you always get.)
To: NCjim
CyberPower and United Micro both sell "naked PC's" if you want. Thats just 2 companies look at pricewatch.com they have a search for
PC - No OS
To: NCjim
You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:48:01 PM PDT
by
CrazyIvan
(If you read only one book this year, read "Stolen Valor".)
To: Arkinsaw
what are they going to do? sue a company for selling hardware?
To: RandallFlagg
I've built most of the systems I've used. So, what is MS gonna do, insist that every motherboard be attached to a hard drive with windoze installed?
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:48:30 PM PDT
by
C210N
(Bush SPYED, Terrorists DIED!)
To: NCjim
It is a risk to your customers . . . Oh please, Mr. Ballmer, don't throw a f***ing chair at us. Protect us from ourselves with your mandatory bloatware.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:49:05 PM PDT
by
Petronski
(I love Cyborg!)
To: RandallFlagg
(something I've been wanting to do for a long time now, but never seem to get around to it)It's not hard, if you got the time you can easily build your own system. It isn't always easy but it's worth it When you get done, you will become your own tech support.
I've been building my own systems for 15 years.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:50:33 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: C210N
I've built most of the systems I've used. So, what is MS gonna do, insist that every motherboard be attached to a hard drive with windoze installed?Now that would suck.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:51:47 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
To: NCjim
So, if I buy a raw mobo and a cpu, is that a "naked PC or just semi nude?
Someday will there still be a Microsoft or computer brands? Will they be relevant or just about as important as a brand of toaster or phone? Will you even care.
Someday there will be no PC's or OS's, just some kind of meaningless communication device.
Remember Aston Tate, Lotus, Borland, IBM, Amiga, Radio Shack, DEC, Wang, etc? Where are they now, where will Microsoft, HP, Compaq, Gateway, Apple, etc. be in 5 or 10 or 20 years?
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:51:51 PM PDT
by
garyhope
(Simplicity is best in everything)
To: NCjim
Hey, MS! None yo damn bidness what I buy for a computer.
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posted on
04/05/2006 6:53:40 PM PDT
by
Right Wing Assault
("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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