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    Atom N270/280 Netbooks May Not Get Windows 7 Upgrade Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 12, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    According to a DigiTimes report, netbook manufactuers may not offer upgrades to Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system on their Intel Atom N270/N280-based netbooks.

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  2. devilcm3

    devilcm3 Notebook Deity

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    they only click the official GENERATE KEYGEN for each license yet the price increase too?
     
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  3. John Ratsey

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    Production cost is irrelevant. It is the ability to make profit that determines the pricing. We have to be thankful for Linux, etc, in providing an adequate alternative sufficient to keep Microsoft in check. Same with AMD in the CPU market.

    John
     
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