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Linux Spurs MS Price Cuts

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the cut-me-a-switch-boy dept.

jimb writes "Yahoo! reports: 'What's happening is that Microsoft sales reps have been instructed to be on the lookout for any businesses that are migrating some of their machines to the Lindows OS,' Yankee Group analyst Laura DiDio told NewsFactor. 'If [the sales reps] think there's a real threat of some pretty large numbers of defections to open source, they can request authorization from Microsoft higher-ups to offer steeply discounted pricing."' I wonder how many businesses will now start pondering aloud the possibility ... I'm sure OS X is on MS's mind as well.

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  1. Just another example.... by argmanah · · Score: 1, Redundant

    of how little Microsoft cares about the ruling against them for anti-competitive business practices. Selective discounts is specifically prohibited in the agreement, and now they are trying ways to get around the system.

    -- David

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  2. OSX? by jtaylor72 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    After trying OSX, I am sure Microsoft has nothing to worry about. That is the worst Operating SYstem I have ever used. Windows is a heck of a lot faster, and WAY MORE STABLE!

  3. The Rule of supply and demand by rveno1 · · Score: 0, Redundant



    this is a new way for microsoft to make money!!!

    1) Cut prices
    2) ????
    3) More Profit