Windows for free on small devices-Microsoft
Posted on: 03/Apr/2014 11:57:55 AM
The software giant Microsoft has announced that its operating system will be available free of cost for smart phones and tablets that have screen size smaller than 9 inches.Microsoft’s move, considered as a big change in its business model, is targeted to give a tough competition to other major operating systems available in the market including iOS of Apple and Google’s Android.
The software giant, so far, had been charging anything between USD5 and USD15 from phone and tablet makers to use its Windows system. It had been charging higher process from manufacturers of personal computers.
The announcement was welcomed by the IT sector and developers, who described it as a bold move.
