Single Language: what is it?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by namboo, May 29, 2014.

  1. namboo

    namboo MDL Novice

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    What are the editions marked "Single Language"?

    Thanx.
     
  2. pisthai

    pisthai Imperfect Human

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    It's what it say's: a Software in one language only, in this case Windows English or whatsoever. That could also not upgraded from MS with an other Language directly!
     
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  3. Superfly

    Superfly MDL Expert

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    Simply put, it's a P.O.S... :eek:

    ...was checking my local PC catalog - even the top i7's with 17" screens come with CSL - that in a country that sports 11 official languages!.... go figure :rolleyes:
     
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  4. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    It's a Core version sku that is licensed to manufacturers for cheaper because of "emerging markets"
    What they mean is, "there's a lot of piracy coming from those countries"

    It just prevents you from going into the control panel and switching language the easy way.
    You can still load a winpe disk and apply language packs to the image and change the intl settings manually, but it's a lot more complicated.

    I applaud MS for trying to make cheaper versions of Windows, but this version is just a slap in the face of everyone who expects to own a legit version of Windows.
     
  5. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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