Original URL: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/06/29/xplite_goes_latin/
XP-lite goes Latin
Starter Edition for Mexico
Posted in Operating Systems, 29th June 2005 09:40 GMT
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Microsoft is offering a cut-down version of Windows XP for Spanish speakers in Latin America.
Launched in Mexico yesterday it will be a cheaper version of XP but will only be available to OEMs and system builders, not as a packaged retail product. Part of the aim of the cheaper product is to cut down on piracy.
The software has customised support in Spanish, Mexican-flavoured wallpaper and screensavers and pre-configured settings to make PCs more secure.
The Windows XP Starter Edition will be similar to versions for sale in Thailand, India and Indonesia.®
Read the press release here (http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/jun05/06-28WinStarterEdMexicoPR.mspx)
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