VIP stoical on axe from 'commoditised' Microsoft OEM kit

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Distributor says it is disappointed but had seen the changes coming for years and prepared accordingly

VIP Computers has said that it is disappointed but not surprised to be cut out of Microsoft's distribution roster, and claimed the move could end a price war for successful disties. Yesterday, M...

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