$3 Windows for Govt-Subsidized Student Computers

posted by  scaler (17)  14 months ago (www.playfuls.com)

Microsoft will offer this suite in the second half of 2007 for $3 to qualifying governments that purchase and supply PCs directly to students.

"Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has finally decided it's time to increase his charitable work done together with Microsoft Corp. As part of the Microsoft Unlimited Potential, and as an extension of the Microsoft Partners in Learning program (PiL), the company announced the offering of software licenses for a "Microsoft Student Innovation Suite" at a special discounted rate exclusively for governments wishing to provide PCs to students, and subject to specific conditions.

Microsoft will offer this suite in the second half of 2007 for $3 to qualifying governments that purchase and supply PCs directly to students. It is intended for governments purchasing and giving Windows(R)-based PCs to primary and secondary students for their personal use at home and for schoolwork."