Microsoft cuts Windows 8.1 licensing fees 70%

Microsoft is facing a fair bit of competition from all sides these days. It does still hold a strong majority of the PC market, but the PC market is shrinking as tablets and smartphones take over the casual usage space, and there is also competition from Google Chromebooks in the budget PC market. Now, Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft is taking a bold step to be more competitive: cutting Windows 8.1 licensing fees by 70%.

The report says that the licensing fee drop will specifically target devices that will sell for less than $250. The fee had been $50 per unit for devices ...



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