Quote of the Day: Why GNU/Linux Remains an Option for Sub-notebooks
- Dr. Roy Schestowitz
- 2009-05-06 11:43:20 UTC
- Modified: 2009-05-06 11:51:49 UTC
"Acer and Intel, for example, are already complaining that Windows 7 Starter Edition simply won't sell."
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Comments
reece
2009-05-06 15:24:23
Are they classifying the individual processes that are running (so you'll only be able to open two Chrome tabs, as each one runs in its own process)?
Do they count multiple instances of an application (e.g. two explorer windows) individually, or as a group?
The sensible option would be something along the lines of all user initiated applications that have at least one active, visible window. Has anyone tried to see what counts as applications?
Still, it's very easy to have something like web browser + explorer window + notepad to quickly consume the three applications. This could make diagnosing issues very difficult (its extremely easy to have web browser + regedit + text editor + command prompt + control panel + control panel applet + event viewer + services all running at once).
For a likely use case on a netbook, how about browser + instant messenger + media player/skype. "Sorry, I'm going to cut the connection now, as I need to use the calculator." Yeah, right!
This means that users will be pushed to getting the basic (non-capped) version, which would mean shelling out more money... or abandoning Windows for better alternatives.
Roy Schestowitz
2009-05-06 15:49:33
Artificial crippling is just a nagging pressure to pay for 'the real product'.
reece
2009-05-06 16:19:47
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