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Microsoft Cracking Down On Indian Retailers

Posted by kdawson on from the local-differences dept.

slashthedot writes "Microsoft caught some Indian retailers selling pirated copies of Windows by sending in a dummy customer to ask for a copy of Windows to be installed on their PC. The dealers claim that they are promoting MS software in this way. One retailer said: 'Since we are are not charging anything extra for installing the software, it means that we are actually not trading in pirated software. For us this is just a sewa (selfless act) that we are offering to our customers. Besides, the pricing of their operating systems is way too high for the Indian markets.'"

3 of 427 comments (clear)

  1. Re:If m$ is too pricey by Vicissidude · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Microsoft hasn't had a monopoly for some time. Linux runs well and is ready to take over the desktop. People will look into it if Microsoft is successful in limiting piracy, especially given the cost of the software to people in this market.

  2. In capitalist India market understands you by AHuxley · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    In Capitalist* Kerala India, mystery shopper gets MS from you.
    In Soviet Russia mystery shopper gets MS to you.


    *http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala

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  3. Re:If m$ is too pricey by evilviper · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It is? Because games run on it so well?

    Many games run fine. The fact that people will have to stick to Linux-compatible games instead of Windows-based games is not a serious limitation for 99% of people. Just as Linux users may use OpenOffice instead of Microsoft Office, there are numerous games for Linux that are mostly equivalent to their Windows counterparts.

    Because it's so easy to install drivers for ATI and Nvidia video cards?

    It sure is! They come installed with any X11 distro.

    If you want 3D/OpenGL support, then usually you need to visit the company website (like any Windows drivers), and type a couple commands they tell you to. Not trivial, but quite easy just following their directions verbatim, and a one-time hassle.

    If that's the best complaint you've got, I'd say Linux must be ready for the masses.

    Because it's easy to play HD-DVD?
    ...because HD-DVD is the real killer-app on PCs... Huh?
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