Microsoft offers $500 Vista PC in India

MS is going to make an attempt to sell affordable Windows machines to students in India. Believe it or not, this move is stirring up a bit of controversy.

Microsoft, with chip-maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Indian PC maker Zenith Computers Ltd., said the $500 "IQ PC" runs the most basic version of the Windows Vista operating system and comes packed with the Office suite and programs to help students practice English and prepare for exams. The computer and related online content will be available in Bangalore and Pune on Sunday.

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