ultra-low-cost personal computer
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An ultra-low-cost personal computer (ULCPC) is an inexpensive personal computer such as a netbook or a nettop. It is most often used by Microsoft to define a class of computers that are eligible for special licensing and discounts. For example, the availability of Windows XP has been extended[http://cybernetnews.com/2008/04/04/windows-xp-home-deadline-extended-for-ulcpcs/ Windows XP Home Deadline Extended for ULCPC’s][http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/apr08/04-03xpeos.mspx Microsoft Announces Extended Availability of Windows XP Home for ULCPCs] and discounts are offered[http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2008/08/11/microsoft-shipping-xp-ulcpc-edition/ Microsoft shipping XP ULCPC edition] for ULCPCs. Microsoft have recently been relaxing the definition to include larger displays (up to 14.1") and touchscreens.[http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/07/microsoft-eases-up-on-ulcpc-criteria Microsoft eases up on ULCPC criteria]