For those who haven't seen this article or Steve Balmers statement. My interpretation is... Piracy of Microsofts products is a problem because people can't afford to by the computer and Windows. So rather than finding a way to lower the cost of our products. Hardware manufacturers need to lower theirs. Admittedly some can buy a PC with a sort of Windows Lite. http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-5419179.html