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Microsoft execs are likely far more worried about the tablet and smartphone markets, than masses of PC owners flocking to Linux with a few clicks of the mouse.
by mrsteveman1 15y ago
Microsoft execs are likely far more worried about the tablet and smartphone markets, than masses of PC owners flocking to Linux with a few clicks of the mouse.
If any of this does result in Linux being difficult (or impossible, for the average user) to install, it will likely be a minor bullet point in the big picture for Windows and Microsoft, since there are real and worthwhile benefits to locking down Windows and the hardware that ends up in users hands.
I do wonder what happens when someone wants a refund for the Windows portion of the price of a new PC. Assuming a hypothetical PC model didn't allow you to run anything but Windows, what use would there be in requesting a refund for it?
- rbanffy 15y ago> If any of this does result in Linux being difficult (or impossible, for the average user) to install, it will likely be a minor bullet point that will still bring great satisfaction.
- gbog 15y agoWe need to have a separation of powers, in a constitution, between software and hardware. Computing is power.
- wx77 15y agoThere wouldn't really be a refund for Windows cost as most OEMs are making money off of windows by deals with software companies like norton and nero to install their trial software by default to new computers.