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 Send to email | Dell Finds A "Bonus" In Its License With Microsoft And Keeps Shipping Windows XP (DELL, MSFT) in DELLMSFT |  By Silicon
el 03-Jul-2008 |
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 Microsoft (MSFT) is no longer shipping Windows XP, but frustrated Vista-hating consumers may have new options to avoid the operating system. Dell (DELL) says it's found a loophole in its licensing agreement with Microsoft that allows it to keep selling Windows XP Professional.
From the Dell blog:
The short version is that Dell can sell what we've branded 'Windows Vista Bonus' which allows us to preinstall XP Professional with a Vista license (on select system categories). This lets customer's [sic] upgrade to the Vista platform when they're ready. And yes, Dell will support both OSs.
It's possible Dell has some sort of special deal with Microsoft which allows it to offer its "Windows Vista Bonus" (we love this name). But more likely, Dell's move comes from a creative reading of the standard Microsoft license. If so -- and if the market's aversion to Vista is as strong as we think it is -- expect more computer manufacturers to follow suit.
See also:
Windows Fans: It's Your Last Chance To Avoid Vista
It's Not Just The Ads: Real People Don't Like Office, Vista
Microsoft: We Know Vista Sucks, So Keep XP
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| Dell gives Windows XP a stay of execution |  In a sign that proves just how much the general public dislikes Windows Vista, Dell has announced that they have postponed their kill date for Windows XP from today until June 26th. Interested consumers can still purchase an XP-laden Dell system until 7 AM Eastern time on the 26th, after which point Vista will be [...] [..] Read complete article | | Published 22-Jun-2008 by Joshua Karp in Windows VistaWindows XPDellInspironmicrosoft windowsvistaXPxps
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| Dell Mini Inspiron is? Mini |  Dell’s upcoming Mini Inspiron is a nod to the relevance of the Eee space as Dell has apparently realized that they need be playing in kiddie pool. Its first entry, a sub-$500 UMPC, is presumably Windows-powered and looks to be a solid entry into the space, barring the candy coated shell. Specs are a bit [...] [..] Read complete article | | Published 29-May-2008 by Zach Epstein in UMPCWindows VistaWindows XPDellEee PCInspironMini
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| Dell a Sub-Prime Money Lender: Who Knew? | | Dell's computer sales have been sucking wind for the past few years. And now comes a reminder, from Mark Veverka at Barrons, that this weakness is in spite of the fact that Dell (DELL) is effectively giving about 10% of the units [..] Read complete article | | Published 22-Mar-2008 by Silicon in DELLCIT
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| Wait, What? Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Packs Integrated 3G? |  Of all the details that Dell could have omitted from the launch of its Inspiron Mini 9, we would think that one of the mini-notebook’s most distinguishing features might have made it to the table. According to Dell spokeswoman Anne Camden, Dell’s new tiny dancer is packing an integrated 3G card. Talk about easter eggs! [...]
[..] Read complete article | | Published 05-Sep-2008 by Zach Epstein in HSDPAHSUPALaptopsUMTS3GDellInspironlaptopMini 9notebookultra-portable
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| Dell Setting Sights on iPod, Again |  It has been almost two years since Dell’s last shot at the portable audio player market and it didn’t go well to say the least. In a nutshell, one little word with four little letters basically spoiled its plans. Here we are two years later and it looks like Dell is going to be taking [...]
[..] Read complete article | | Published 30-Jul-2008 by Zach Epstein in Portable Audio DevicesRumorsAppleDAPDelliPodMP3 Player
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| Dell Studio Hybrid: Little, colored, different? for Canada |  Since you Canadians got the Blackberry Bold first, you had to wait for these - but now the wait is over. If giant towers are cramping your style, check out Dell’s new line of Studio Hybrids. You’ll also be happy to know, if you’re at all environmentally conscious, that these are Dell’s “greenest, most power-efficient [...]
[..] Read complete article | | Published 31-Aug-2008 by Marc Flores in Blu-rayDesktopsHardwareNewsDellDesktopStudioStudio Hybrid
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