In developing continents, especially the African continent, the Windows XP still survives and the original licenses are not as requested as in the “1 world“An interesting solution for many companies is to offer free versions of their software. Apparently Microsoft is embarking on the same strategy.
Offer a free version of Windows 8.1, which second circulates on the Web will be called “Windows 8.1 with Bing“. Probably Microsoft will target Windows 7 users, being able to distribute for free or at a low cost.
With this, the Microsoft you are advertising your services, such as the Bing, OneDrive, Office, anyway. Addict people to the point of buying for the full service. A strategy that works. Microsoft has a clear objective of increasing Windows 8.1's market share and seems to want to bet hard to get what it wants.
We will see if this will be accomplished.
[Via]: The Verge
