March 30, 1999(Seattle) -- Microsoft announced today that it will
provide
office furniture with its software. The next release of Windows, code
named
Naugahyde, will include the Microsoft Chair at no extra charge.
"This is a natural for us," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We've
conquered
the desktop, so we're looking at way of expanding our installed base."
The spokesperson denied accusations that bundling constitutes an unfair
competitive advantage. "We're just listening to our customers. They've
asked for more built in features, and who doesn't use a chair when
they're
at their computer? Especially when they're waiting for Windows to
reboot."
Beta testers noted its large footprint and found the chair to lack
substantial features found in most of the competition. But when asked if
they dislike it enough to purchase another vendor's furniture, most
stated
that they would just take what Microsoft had to offer. Also in the works
is
a small seat, dubbed the Microsoft Stool, soon to be bundled with
laptops.
Beta testers were surprised to find the backless chair at their
doorsteps.
"Then again, it's not the first time we've received a shrink-wrapped
stool
sample from Microsoft," noted one breathless customer.
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