Microsoft to Blame for Crappy netbooks!

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the original TechCrunch complaint was that netbooks are underpowered. This is a direct result of Microsoft’s Ultra Low Cost PC (ULCPC) licensing program. If manufacturer’s don’t stick to Microsoft’s restrictions, they can’t purchase XP at a discount ($26-32), which is the only way to get XP since they no longer sell it. These rules are why you can’t buy a netbook with more that 1GB of RAM.

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• (iamjamesward) @themanwhofell It's hardly fair to blame Microsoft for the fact of your mortality. Microsoft produce computer software.

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