Although Microsoft has released cut-rate versions of Windows for Malaysia and Thailand, it <A HREF="http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5256257.html?tag=zdnn.alert">may not do the same for China,</A> one of the world's largest PC markets. Speaking to reporters in China, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said he doesn't know whether discount versions of the company's software will be needed in that country. He also said that antitrust regulations being passed by the Chinese government will not particularly hurt Microsoft's business.