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Cut-Rate Windows 'XP Starter Edition' in Thailand

Posted by michael on from the includes-free-starter-virus dept.

zlel writes "Microsoft has decided on an official name - 'Windows XP Starter Edition' - for the stripped-down, cut-rate version of Windows that it first began offering in Thailand last summer."

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  1. I want a copy! by MrMojado · · Score: 4, Funny

    Where Can I get my English version of this "cut rate" enhancement?

    1. Re:I want a copy! by darkpixel2k · · Score: 5, Funny

      Right here.

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  2. Faux Pas! by tarquin_fim_bim · · Score: 5, Funny

    Surely that implies all other editions are non-starters?

    1. Re:Faux Pas! by bgeer · · Score: 5, Funny

      No no, the other editions are re-starters. As in every time you install anything.

    2. Re:Faux Pas! by EnsilZah · · Score: 5, Funny

      There's the joke that goes:
      "Windows has detected you have moved your mouse, would you like to restart for the changes to take place?"

  3. New hit song by MS.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    One night in Bangkok makes Bill Gates humble
    Not much between despair and ecstasy
    One night in Bangkok and Microsoft tumble
    Can't be too careful with your company
    I can feel the devil walking next to me

  4. Re:LOL by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Howabout "Windows XP Trailer Park Edition" ?

  5. Features left: by Goalie_Ca · · Score: 5, Funny

    Two features left out of this version:
    -stability
    -security

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  6. Starter Edition by Philmeeh · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does this include the undocumented features that allow a remote user to gain control of my system?

  7. Re:That's just the thing.... by pezpunk · · Score: 5, Funny

    well, if the stripped out features include Windows Media Player, Windows Messaging, MSN, and all that other crap i spend my first half hour deleting after a clean install, then it might just be worth it to learn Thai ...

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  8. Re:No Product Activation by Anita+Coney · · Score: 4, Funny

    The ten years it would take me to learn the language.

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  9. Re:$38? by irokitt · · Score: 4, Funny
    They could always run it through Babelfish.

    "This program has executed a illegal operation.
    If the problem insists, it comes in contact with the salesman of program."
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  10. Clippy sure gets a lot of flack by Killswitch1968 · · Score: 5, Funny

    For some reason Clippy has managed to become the all-purpose whipping boy to use against Microsoft. After my first encounter with the creature I don't understand why this running gag is continually modded "Funny".
    Is it because he's annoying? Well even if he is, there are still three easy opportunities to remove Clippy. The first is on install, where you can customize the installation to remove the "Office Assistant". The second is in Word instself, where you can permenently "Turn off the office assistant". Finally you can temporarily "Hide the office assistant".

    Save your mod points for things that are truly worth it. Clippy has had enough.

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  11. Re:LOL by Kenshin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yes, but every error dialog box will say something like "This Fuckin' Piece of Shit Doesn't Work!", it will completely screw up all complicated technical words like Ricky does, and the BSOD will now the the "Shit Storm of Death".

    Plus, you'll end up going to jail once a year.

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  12. At least they're prepared by Gatton · · Score: 4, Funny

    With about 95% of the country being Buddhist at least they're already familiar with the concept of suffering ;-)

  13. Re:That's just the thing.... by jwcorder · · Score: 5, Funny
    If it takes you 30 mins to uncheck three boxes, then I think there is going to be a problem learning that second language.

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  14. Ah yes, the ugly redheaded stepchild... by WebCowboy · · Score: 3, Funny

    ...that is Millenium Edition!

    I followed the link and was amused by the "don't miss" section at the bottom. ALL the links are things like "get Windows XP now" and "the benefits of XP" and "see the great reviews of XP here!".

    There is also a link on that page to the amusing Windows ME support page there. The TOP article in the support archive? "How to UNinstall Windows ME"! Apparently the removal of WinME is a commonly suggested remedy by Microsoft to fix a PC that won't boot properly.

    I'd have to say that that is one point where I actually agree strongly with Microsoft!