ZDNet is carrying a interesting story on Microsoft's initiative to develop a Windows product line specially primed for high performance computing.
The HPC Edition is also an example of a Microsoft strategy to increase revenue by creating versions of Windows tailored for specific market segments--for example, Windows for tablet PCs, digital TV recorders and storage servers.
"Another way for them to keep Windows sales moving is to roll out more of these editions," Helm said. "When you've got a product that you need to keep moving, one way to do it is to segment it. You introduce Tarter Control Windows Server and Sensitive Teeth Windows Server."
An interesting read. The entire story is available here.
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