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Re: Microsoft distributes free CDs in Japan to patch Windows

  • From: Valdis.Kletnieks
  • Date: Mon Sep 08 12:12:16 2003 
On Mon, 08 Sep 2003 17:01:51 BST, [email protected]  said:
> 
> > And getting the lead time down to 4-6 weeks would be a challenge - 
> remember you
> > have to *ship* the re-mastered patch CD to every retailer and get it on 
> the
> > shelves.  That's going to hit your bottom line. 
> 
> Ever heard of Windows 98?
> How about Windows 98 SE (Second Edition)?
> 
> They've done it before, they can do it again.

Yes, I notice how they ship a refreshed 98SE every 8 weekss to roll in all the new
security fixes.

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