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ZDNet UK: Microsoft Slashes Windows XP Price to Fend Off Linux

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“Microsoft has slashed prices on Windows XP and Office to join
the Thai government’s ‘people’s PC’ project, a move which could
help curb the spread of the rival Linux operating system in the
country.

“Microsoft last week announced plans to join the budget PC
project by offering a bundle containing Windows XP and its Office
suite to ICT PC buyers for a mere 1,490 baht (£22), the Thai
daily The Bangkok Post reported…”

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