Windows XP Starter Edition

Znači, ako za radno mesto savršeno odgovara Starter Edition zašto ga ne uzeti?

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Microsoft Announces Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program

Low-Cost Windows Pilot Will Bring Social and Economic Benefits of Personal Computing To Consumers in Developing Technology Markets of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Aug. 11, 2004 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced a five-country pilot program for Windows® XP Starter Edition, a low-cost introduction to the Microsoft® Windows XP operating system designed for first-time desktop PC users in developing technology markets. Designed as a result of Microsoft's ongoing collaborations with international governments, the Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program is part of Microsoft's comprehensive commitment to enable individuals, communities and countries to gain access to the technology tools, skills and innovation they need to realize their potential. Windows XP Starter Edition will offer an affordable and easy-to-use entry point to the Windows family of products that is tailored to local markets, in local languages, and is compatible with a wide range of Windows-based applications and devices.

Starting in October 2004, Windows XP Starter Edition will ship on new, low-cost desktop PCs available through PC original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Microsoft OEM distributors in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Language versions will be available in Thai, Malay and Indonesian.

Windows XP Starter Edition will be the most affordable Windows operating system offered to date. Specific pricing information will be made available to participating PC OEMs and Microsoft Authorized OEM Distributors in the coming weeks. The remaining two countries in the five-country pilot program will be announced later this year following final discussions with governments and partners.

Microsoft will continue to work closely with participating governments to ensure that the pilot program is a success. The company is establishing a 12-month pilot phase to study and evaluate the benefits created for first-time PC users, software and hardware industry partners, participating governments, and Microsoft. After the 12-month pilot phase, Microsoft may introduce a local version of Starter Edition in additional developing markets in collaboration with governments committed to improving access to technology for their citizens.

"Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition demonstrates Microsoft's commitment to collaborate with the Thai government to provide significant benefits for our citizens and their future," said Dr. Surapong Suebwonglee, ICT minister of Thailand. "The development of Windows XP Starter Edition represents an encouraging step forward to help bridge the digital divide in our country by making software more available and more relevant for first-time PC users."

The Benefits of Windows at a Lower Price Point

Windows XP Starter Edition offers a simple introduction to personal computing for consumers interested in buying an affordable first computer for their homes. The technology includes the following key features:

* Localized and tailored support. Windows XP Starter Edition features a redesigned help system, called My Support, that includes a built-in, detailed Getting Started Guide. In addition, Windows XP Starter Edition includes a supplemental CD with local language instructional videos designed for first-time PC users.
* Localized customization. With Windows XP Starter Edition, users can choose from country-specific wallpapers and screensavers with familiar landscapes, flags and geography-specific traditional designs.
* Preconfigured settings. Windows XP Starter Edition will help reduce confusion regarding setup options for entry-level users by preconfiguring advanced settings and enabling the Windows Firewall by default.
* Simplified task management. With Windows XP Starter Edition, first-time home PC users can have up to three programs and three windows per program running concurrently. Further simplification of the operating system includes the display resolution set to 800x600 maximum and no support for PC-to-PC home networking, sharing printers across a network or more advanced features such as the ability to establish multiple user accounts on a single PC.

Windows XP Starter Edition includes basic Windows XP features that allow users to take advantage of computing experiences such as the following that are popular with most first-time desktop PC users:

* Internet connectivity, so users can access the Internet and browse the Web
* Software and hardware compatibility, with a wide range of software applications and hardware devices such as printers, speakers and cameras
* The intuitive Windows user interface that makes it easy for users to get up to speed quickly
* Advanced security technologies delivered in Windows XP Service Pack 2 that will allow users to stay up to date and be more secure
* Windows Messenger, which enables users to easily communicate with friends and family through real-time text messaging
* Digital photography support with easy-to-use tools to help users store and share photos with family and friends, or make their own prints with one of the many printers supported by Windows XP
* Windows Media® Player 9 Series, which allows users to listen to music and watch videos

Opportunity Created Through the Windows Ecosystem

In addition to the social benefits of digital inclusion, Windows XP Starter Edition also creates economic opportunities for system builders and ISVs that are partnering with local governments to deliver a tailored and localized solution built on the Windows platform.

Building Opportunity for Individuals and Communities

The Windows XP Starter Edition Pilot Program further builds on Microsoft's ongoing commitment to deliver innovative programs that enable individuals, communities and nations to reach their potential by providing the technologies and education to become part of the global digital ecosystem. In addition to Windows XP Starter Edition, Microsoft recently announced the Local Language Program, a global initiative to partner with governments to localize Windows in 40 regional languages within the next year, which will double the number of languages supported by Windows. In addition, global programs such as Partners in Learning (PiL) and Unlimited Potential (UP) provide comprehensive IT curriculum development, training and access to technology in schools as well as aid work-force development by providing technology skills training through community technology and learning centers. Together, the PiL and UP programs aim to provide IT skills training to individuals in underserved communities around the world.

"Technology serves as a catalyzing force for economic and social change around the world, but too many countries still lack basic digital skills and access," said Maggie Wilderotter, senior vice president of the Worldwide Public Sector at Microsoft. "By providing a technology solution that is low-cost, tailored and localized, and delivered in a manner that meets country-specific needs, we hope to create opportunities for more global communities to realize the boundless social and economic potential of the digital ecosystem."

"Microsoft is excited about announcing Windows XP Starter Edition in Thailand," said Andrew McBean, general manager of Microsoft Thailand. "We have been honored to work together with the Thai government to deliver a tailored and localized offering for first-time users. These efforts have been guided by a process of ongoing collaboration and feedback from industry, governments and consumers."

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dinkeš:
Btw, stičem utisak da niko od vas (osim Relje možda) nije ni pogledao onaj Announcment

Zasto se ta stvar na Zapadu ne prodaje? Ne bi je niko kupio! Ukratko - sramota.

flylord:
Znaci taj Xp je jako koristan i upotrebljiv u nekim slucajevima.

Why Can't We Get a Slimmer Windows XP?

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Why can't we have that? XP is one massive operating system. I'd welcome a lightweight, cheaper version. I can add a graphics driver, and so long as it supports TCP/IP and the NT Domain network system, I could drop it on most workers' desks today.
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It's not just that Microsoft is lowballing Linux; it's that the Redmond crew is delivering a cheaper Windows product that many enterprises would be happy to use right here in the States.

But applications that are automatically loaded on start-up - such as an antivirus program or Microsoft's MSN Messenger - will not add to the count, Dosios said: "The limit only applies to programs that the user calls out. So far, we have not received any complaints from beta users on this issue."

degojs:
Ciljna grupa takođe su firme i vlade tih zemalja koje koriste piratske verzije Windowsa.

Moram da te pitam --- jesi li ti bio nekad u nekoj manjoj ili većoj fabrici?

Da ne pominjem kompjuter koji služi samo za nadgledanje parametara tamo nekog robota na liniji i slično, za nadgledanje neke mašine (pritisak, mešanje hemikalija i slično, ovo-ono..). Ma koga tu uvo boli za ova ograničenja?

Zato i rekoh --- treba sačekati neki prikaz istog, pa ćemo onda moći više da komentarišemo.

Glavna poenta je da je ms resio da namerno osakati proizvod, bez prave potrebe, sto je jako ponizavajuce za kupce koji ce to da kupe.

degojs: Tvoja greška je što ti gledaš ona mesta gde ovaj Windows ne bi bilo smisleno stavljati. Tamo gde ne može, neće ni moći.

Što se fabrika tiče, ja samo mogu da kažem da opet mešaš stvari. Gde ne može, ne može.

degojs:
Prestanite da gurate ovaj SE gde mu nije mesto. To je kao da trebaš kamion pa onda pljuješ po običnim putničkim automobilima što ne mogu da prevezu 10 tona u

degojs:
E sad, što se kolumniste eweeka tiče --- tvoj odgovor je "aleluja za kolumnistu". Nemaš šta drugo da napišeš? Poenta kod toga je ista kao i ovo što je napisao flajko --- ima mnogo situacija gde bi bio više nego upotrebljiv i na takvim mestima bi ušteda bila značajna. Zato ga i nema u prodaji u npr. USA i zato i nema verzije na engleskom. Nisu ludi da sami sebi prave konkurenciju.

Odgovorio sam na tvoj citat da win masine treba da mesaju hemikalije, upravljaju robotima, i sl.

Navedi ih konkretno? One koje si naveo po meni ne stoje.

degojs: Ne. Rekao sam "samo za nadgledanje", a ne za i kontrolu.

degojs:
Windows praktično koristi samo kao fat klijent. Jedna jedina aplikacija se poveže na bazu i odatle se pregledaju dospele narudžbe, ispisuju se podaci koji se daju teamleaderima i slično tome. Oni sa tim odlaze u halu i ćao. Koga je tu briga za ovo ili ono. I takvih primera ima koliko hoćeš.
Nego sad ti meni reci zašto bi na takvim mestima kompanija plaćala puni XP, a ne bi mogla da koristi ovaj osakaćeni Starter Edition?