IBM vs. Microsoft in the Midrange
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Robert Dean said: "2) Forced OEMs that wanted to bundle Windows to bundle Office." Of course, until recently, those wishing to purchase an AS/400 or iSeries was forced to purchase OS/400. A forced bundle that you must have. But the anti-Microsoft crowd doesn't see that in the same light as a PC with Windows. Currently you can purchase other OS's for the i5 but can you purchase them from anybody other than IBM? The PC world is abundant with choices. Why do most choose Microsoft? Because it's "good enough" and most of the world doesn't want to be bothered with choices when it comes to their computer. Either they are intimidated or just don't care. Just as I don't care which OS and software runs on my cell phone, just as long as I can make a call. I started to see cheap PCs, under $200, at Fry's in the early fall and they didn't include anything but FREE software. Linux, OpenOffice, etc. That stopped about 2 months ago so I can only presume that they got a ton of backlash from customers that got the machine home, found out it didn't come with Windows and a Microsoft package (Office or Works) and promptly returned them. chuck Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer.
** This thread discusses the article: IBM vs. Microsoft in the Midrange **
Robert Dean said: "2) Forced OEMs that wanted to bundle Windows to bundle Office." Of course, until recently, those wishing to purchase an AS/400 or iSeries was forced to purchase OS/400. A forced bundle that you must have. But the anti-Microsoft crowd doesn't see that in the same light as a PC with Windows. Currently you can purchase other OS's for the i5 but can you purchase them from anybody other than IBM? The PC world is abundant with choices. Why do most choose Microsoft? Because it's "good enough" and most of the world doesn't want to be bothered with choices when it comes to their computer. Either they are intimidated or just don't care. Just as I don't care which OS and software runs on my cell phone, just as long as I can make a call. I started to see cheap PCs, under $200, at Fry's in the early fall and they didn't include anything but FREE software. Linux, OpenOffice, etc. That stopped about 2 months ago so I can only presume that they got a ton of backlash from customers that got the machine home, found out it didn't come with Windows and a Microsoft package (Office or Works) and promptly returned them. chuck Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of my employer.
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