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Story: Paris offered Microsoft discount

Posted by: Anonymous (Monday 5 July 2004, 2:21 PM)

Well, Microsoft just gave Thailand a discouint of about 90%, so the offer of 60% off is still high.

If Paris stays with Microsoft software they should hold out for a better deal!

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Cut-price Windows to be launched in Thailand
Mike Ricciuti
CNET News.com
June 24, 2004, 16:45 BST

A basic version of Windows XP will be sold to novice computer users in Thailand for about £20

A slimmed-down version of Microsoft's Windows XP will be offered to novice computer users in Thailand from September.

Windows XP Starter Edition will be offered as part of government-sponsored programs intended to provide consumers with more affordable computers, as previously reported. The software will cost 1,490 Thai baht, or roughly £20, according to Microsoft. Windows XP normally sells for several hundred dollars.