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Story: Rupert Goodwins' Diary

Microsoft could have worded it a bit better, but I beleive the intention was to stress to Microsoft Partners that they are missing sales of new versions of Windows.

Aside from that, Microsoft must realise themselves that the main "Business Reason" customers request "naked" PC's is because they probably already have a volume license agreement which would allow them to deploy the PC in their enterprise with Windows and other applications by using the likes of RIS or SMS server etc.

Why should a customer be forced to pay for their windows license twice in this scenario. Try getting a pc from DELL or HP Compaq with no OS....ain't happening.

And this is a VALID reason to request a naked PC.

Microsoft's "feet on the street" personnel approach does appear to send out the wrong signals...concerning...we already have F.A.S.T. for software piracy enforcement, I don't think MS need their own "Police" in this matter.

Overall a very contrversial issue.

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