Wednesday, September 29, 2004

India Ready for Windows XP Lite

vnunet.com reports a cut-down version of Windows XP is being released in India and other developing technology markets like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Russia. This version includes a Hindi interface and will be available early next year.

"This low-cost, customised and localised technology will spur PC usage, creating a new breed of technology-aware citizens to contribute to India's growth as an IT superpower," said Ravi Venkatesan, chairman at Microsoft India, in a statement.

"Technology is a catalyst for economic and social change [but India has] a long way to go in providing access to technology and the related skill."

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