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Internet Cafés Turn to Linux in S. Philippine City Amid Anti-Piracy Crackdown
2005-10-09
OZAMIZ, Philippines — Linux, the operating system favored by many computer geeks over proprietary ones because it's free, is gaining ground among Internet cafés and business establishments in this southern Philippine city amid a crackdown against pirated computer software. The crackdown came in the wake of reports that software giant Microsoft is launching a low-priced Filipino version of Windows XP called Windows XP Starter Edition. It costs about $30 (1,680 pesos) as opposed to the Windows XP Home Edition that sells for $80 (4,480 pesos).
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#3  You can't keep them down on the farm after they see gay Paris. I am not going back. BTW my Linux runs me about 120 a year and it's a great deal.
Posted by: Sock Puppet O´ Doom   2005-10-09 19:51  

#2  The problem is, Starter Edition SUCKS.
Posted by: Edward Yee   2005-10-09 01:24  

#1  From TFA: “A cheaper, localized version of Windows will be good because it will convince people in the low end of the market to go from Linux to Windows,” said Hans Dee, president of Microsoft reseller Mannasoft Technology Corporation.

He was later heard to say: "At least, that's the plan."
Posted by: badanov   2005-10-09 00:54  

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