Office Depot: Windows XP Apps Must Be Microsoft-Approved

An anonymous reader writes "According to an article at The Inquirer, by May 30th Office Depot will only be carrying computer products that have been certified by Microsoft and carry the 'Designed for Windows XP' logo. This may be an initial glimpse at how Microsoft could introduce Digital Restrictions Management by ensuring all retail hardware and software products are approved by Redmond."

Comments

Linux?

[Grim Grepper]

What does this mean for Linux sales? Will they stop selling it at Office Depot?

And the problem is?

[Jack Comics]

And the problem with this is... what exactly? I don't see hordes of Microsoft users crying over Linux Central not selling software specifically geared for the Windows family of operating systems. I don't see why people should cry over Office Depot only selling hardware and software certified by Microsoft. It's a business decision, pure and simple. If it saves Office Depot money and/or makes for smoother customer service, so much the better. If you don't like it, shop somewhere else. It's called choice, it's what capitalism is all about.