...I now feel even more angry when I notice the familiar Windows interface running on a reception desk or in an office -- particularly in the case of nonprofit and government organisations who are spending someone else's money.
I'm betting it's the same there in the UK as here in the US: MS cuts prices significantly for non-profits and governments. In some cases, depending upon the organization, they can even get the software free or nearly free. This is, of course, an excellent way to lock customers in to an OS platform.
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Posted by: tomws on February 07, 2008 01:30 PMI'm betting it's the same there in the UK as here in the US: MS cuts prices significantly for non-profits and governments. In some cases, depending upon the organization, they can even get the software free or nearly free. This is, of course, an excellent way to lock customers in to an OS platform.
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