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Microsoft confirms no Windows 7 restrictions on netbooks

by Keifu on Sep.28, 2009, under Win 7

windows 7 logoMicrosoft announced that they have removed the netbook restrictions that previously prevented OEM and ODM from installing any version of Windows 7 on their netbook. The lifted restriction means OEM and ODM can install Windows 7 starter on a netbook, and that the three application restriction has been removed as per consumer’s request.

"OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook," a Microsoft UK spokespersons

aid. "[But] Starter is an entry version and doesn’t have many of the consumer or business features. The three application limit isn’t there anymore."

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