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Old 08-02-2009, 11:30 AM   #1
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LXer: The billion dollar MS response - No Windows 7 E for Europe


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It is either a clever bit of strategy or a shambolic u-turn depending upon your view of the company, but Microsoft has now formally abandoned plans to sell the controversial Windows 7 E edition in Europe.

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Old 08-02-2009, 04:27 PM   #2
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Just a bit of fun!

It's a bit dull at work, so I thought I'd come up with a suggestion that's been mentioned once or twice inspired by the browser ballot thing. Just a bit of a giggle, so don't take my choices of alternate OS too seriously.
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Old 08-02-2009, 04:39 PM   #3
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Good idea. Send an email to Microsoft suggesting it.
 
Old 08-02-2009, 05:12 PM   #4
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Maybe I should look up my MEP!
 
Old 08-02-2009, 05:19 PM   #5
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My MEP would sort MS out - it's Der Fuhrer: Nick Griffin. He'd invade Redmond.
 
  


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