[Wolves] MS tightens the screw

[Peter Cannon]

Hi All

Interesting article about how Microsoft does not want anyone to sell a
PC without an operating system (specifically a Microsoft OS).

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/0,39020330,39261437,00.htm

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"We want to urge all system builders - indeed, all Partners - not to supply 
naked PCs. It is a risk to your customers and a risk to your business - with 
specifically 5 percent fewer opportunities to market software and services," 
wrote Alexander.
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How on earth would it be a 'risk to your customers'?? That can be read two 
ways;
1. The seller: 
Won't have any customers after MS has destroyed your outlet.

2. The customer:
We will somehow block your Internet access or failing that come round and beat 
you up.

I am of the opinion we should all wait and see but then again we did that with 
Czechoslovakia and Poland and look what happened?

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Regards
Peter Cannon
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there is no excuse for not asking"