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Microsoft Developing Windows for Low-End Machines

Posted by Zonk on from the no!-make-them-buy-new-hardware! dept.

Jeff writes "According to the Washington Post, Microsoft is developing a version of Windows to run on old machines that currently run 95 or 98. It would be very similar to XP, but run faster on the older hardware. The move is to appease businesses and universities that don't want to scrap the old hardware. This is likely aimed at preventing Linux from gaining market share where MS is currently alienating their customers."

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  1. Great News! by k96822 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The best thing about this is that they will be forced to make their code more efficient to work on slower PC's. They'll integrate that code into future versions of the OS and we'll feel that efficiency and increased quality. This will also force the competition to do the same thing, building a culture that leads to more efficient OS's. Best news I've read all day.

  2. Microsoft is not safe by jaymzter · · Score: 5, Funny


    Folks, this Microsoft thing just isn't taking off. So many versions of Windows and code forks. For business reliability and maximum TCO, take a look at Linux!

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    If thou see a fair woman pay court to her, for thus thou wilt obtain love
    1. Re:Microsoft is not safe by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Wow. That joke almost hit you. You ducked just in time!

  3. Re:Oh geez, thin clients again. by RealProgrammer · · Score: 5, Funny
    the Internet Explorer browser, Windows Media Center, a firewall and antivirus software.

    If they didn't include the first two, they wouldn't need the last two.

    Buhdum-PISH. Thanks, I'll be here all week - and tip the waitress, they pay her less than me.
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    sigs, as if you care.
  4. Re:Crap. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny
    And Microsoft's never been known for "thin".

    Even their filesystem is fat!