Actually I think Michael is just blowing hot air. I'm a Lindows user and I for one don't see anything wrong with this. This is legal and far more ethical than may a Microsoft deal.
It would be wrong IF, M$ offered TigerDirect lower prices if they agreed to stop carrying Lindows. It would be wrong if M$ blatantly lowered their cost to prevent Lindows sales.
But as it is, a person only gets the discount if they are purchasing a LindowsOS pc. Therefore it will not lessen the number of Lindows sales, it should only increase them. You're not in line for the $50 XP if you do not pick up Lindows.
So, in many ways M$ is doing what Michael claims that he wants to do, and that is to give consumers a choice. That's how I see it anyway.
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Actually I think Michael is just blowing hot air. I'm a Lindows user and I for one don't see anything wrong with this. This is legal and far more ethical than may a Microsoft deal. It would be wrong IF, M$ offered TigerDirect lower prices if they agreed to stop carrying Lindows. It would be wrong if M$ blatantly lowered their cost to prevent Lindows sales. But as it is, a person only gets the discount if they are purchasing a LindowsOS pc. Therefore it will not lessen the number of Lindows sales, it should only increase them. You're not in line for the $50 XP if you do not pick up Lindows. So, in many ways M$ is doing what Michael claims that he wants to do, and that is to give consumers a choice. That's how I see it anyway.