Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Taiwan Forces MS To Cut Prices, Unbundle Software

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the remember-to-make-it-look-like-a-concession dept.

bev_tech_rob writes "This article from ZDNet reports how Microsoft has agreed to cut prices on their software after a backlash from the country's effort to crack down on piracy. Seems the citizens were forced to obtain pirated copies due to the high cost and having to buy software they did not need to get the parts they DID need."

4 of 459 comments (clear)

  1. WAR3Z by jrmann1999 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    So, how long till we see a warez scene release of the microsoft source code? I mean isn't taiwan one of the worst countries for piracy there is?

  2. didnt MS say that by k3v0 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    breaking up windows would destroy the OS when the antitrust suit was on?

  3. Re:What? by Selfbain · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If you don't think GWB is a retard then I have some lovely land in Florida to sell you.

    --
    Well, it has never been successfully tested.
  4. The Republic of China... by UrGeek · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ...are a people who have more than the usual reason to appreciate freedom. Congratulations to them for standing up to the Copyright Nazi's and Robber Barons of the U.S. I.P. Mafia.