Microsoft To Counter Open Source With 'Basic' Software Line
The software vendor plans to develop versions of its products with "basic functionality" to be sold at lower prices than its standard offerings.
Microsoft's strategy to counter open source products, are both priced at more than $100. Microsoft's Equipt software subscription service, also cited by the spokesperson, sells for $69 per year.
Microsoft To Counter Open Source With 'Basic' Software Line -- Microsoft -- InformationWeek