Mahlon Wagner <mwagner2@twcny.rr.com> wrote in
news:b21845155m8iecr04q1jn7gin991cpbfa4@4ax.com:

> Is there any reason why netbooks seem to come OEM with only 1 GB RAM,
> and with Windows XP?
>
>

I was told by netbook manufacturers that only 1GB of RAM was allowed to get
a license from Micro$oft to use WinXP, instead of the hated Vista. So, the
manufacturers installed 1GB and made it exceptionally easy to upgrade to
2GB by simply swapping out the stick.

It's Micro$oft's fault.....


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Larry

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