Microsoft aims to add 1 billion more users by 2015

MICROSOFT AIMS TO ADD 1 BLN MORE USERS BY 2015
[SOURCE: Reuters]
Microsoft, trying to meet its goal of doubling the number of computer users to 2 billion by 2015, promised to cut its software prices to governments in developing countries that provide free computers to school children. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates announced the program at a news conference in Beijing on Thursday. Microsoft said it plans to offer a software package called Microsoft Student Innovation Suite for $3 to governments purchasing and giving Windows-based computer to primary and secondary students. The software bundle, which will be available in the second half of 2007, includes Windows XP Starter Edition, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007, Windows Live Mail desktop and other programs.
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