By Mike Ricciuti
Published: Thursday 21 October 2004
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Name
Adrian Asher
Location
Cambridge
Occupation
Systems Manager
Comment
I'm sure someone will correct me but I seem to recall when I was working for a solution providor/builder of clone PCs that an OEM Windows licence came in at around 70 US$ (£38) considering what you get for your money this doesn't seem excessive, if you are spending a £1000 on a new PC. Of course in a developing world where the economics are significantly different an OS that does not incur any license costs could make a much greater difference.
PCs would be a hell of a lot cheaper if companies ...
Craig
I'm sure someone will correct me but I seem to rec...
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Adrian, not a correction but a comment...I agree t...
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