Vista prices posted at Amazon
polycounter lvl 18
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/index.php?p=125&tag=nl.e589
I'm sorry, but I think these prices are rediculous. I know some argue about the support or how long you use an operating system, but if they ever want me to pay for it again, they'd better atleast go back to allowing me to install it on multiple machines. Not to mention, Aero would probably be the only reason I would want to upgrade (maybe), and it isn't even included in the lower package
I'm sorry, but I think these prices are rediculous. I know some argue about the support or how long you use an operating system, but if they ever want me to pay for it again, they'd better atleast go back to allowing me to install it on multiple machines. Not to mention, Aero would probably be the only reason I would want to upgrade (maybe), and it isn't even included in the lower package
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and if I'm not mistaken, this is cheaper than windows has often cost in the past..
edit: err nvm I was looking at the wrong prices... yah... that's a bit much
Thats a $100 increase in price for a operating system I have seen/used that really isnt all that different.
None of this four flavor crap. Unless ultimate is the server edition, these prices are fubar.
Multiple machine installs is technically illegal. Though online activation has been relaxed a bit. You can change everything except the motherboard, and even that can be changed with a phone call to MS for manual activation. And Aero/Transparancy will only be enabled on the higher class versions.
Ultimate is not server edition by any means. Im an MSDN developer. Any other questions about it? You really dont need to buy ultimate. The only advantages I can see are built in IIS and terminal server license.
OXY, i'm curious what you think is'nt completly different? The interface is familiar, sure, but administration wise it's completely different.
Correct me if i'm wrong, but does'nt Apple charge per year?
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nope, and there really isn't any kind of validation key or copy protection like windows, not that anyone here would install an OS without a valid license!
And no, I can't say I'm 'surprised', but I did expect something to entice me to buy it, and these prices don't do that.
As for the Apple comparisons, they may be more expensive, but then again, I don't use Apple, mainly because of the costs. I'm not sure what it proves to point out that Apple is more expensive. Linux is free/cheap and once XP is forced out, I will hopefully be able to completely transfer to Linux.
The only thing keeping me from using Linux, is gaming. That's one of the other reasons, besides price, that I don't like Mac's. Hopefully with the PS3 coming out, using a linux based system, more games will emerge for Linux. That may just be wishful thinking though
Oh, and no, no one is holding a gun to my head, but give a few years and MS will try to force Vista onto you. Just like they did with XP. They started introducing things into the market that wouldn't work on anything below XP. Like IE and Media player. Not that alternatives don't exist, but just as examples.
What are you guys talking about? XP home was $99 (vista is 199) XP Pro was $199 (vista is 299).
Thats a $100 increase in price for a operating system I have seen/used that really isnt all that different.
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First off, you're completely wrong about the prices. They are the same exact prices. It was $99 for an upgrade, and $199 for a full license for home edition, and it was $199 for the XP pro upgrade (only from win2000), and $299 for the full license. And don't even try to tell me I'm wrong, I was installing these bad boys all over the place.
Second, you really should look into all the stuff Vista offers. I'm sure to anyone who uses the internet extensively the price seems outrageous, but that's only because we're used to finding a cheap or free version of everything on the internet. Is it really that outrageous to pay $99 dollar for an upgrade to a newer, more secure, nicer looking, and much more feature filled OS?
I'm not a Microsoft/Windows fanboy by any means, I just CAN'T STAND how people bash everything Vista/Microsoft related just because they see some loser with a small penis do the same thing on the internet.
some even come in black if you want to keep feeling 'evil'
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WTF are you people complaining about? That's a pretty damn good price for a OS. How much does apple charge for their little OS 'updates' anyways?
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$129 per version. The little updates are free.
most people use Tiger now anyways. Leopard comes out soon and I guess I'll pay the $129 for it. What's the point of running yesterdays OS on any platform?
Aside from the obvious "Vista is a poor mans OSX", I think Microsoft really should release an all in one operating system instead of watering it down into separate versions. And yes, we will see "Vista only" software cropping up very fast, so there's little chance that most will be able to avoid buying a copy.
I'd would just have a boot up, a file system, IE7, Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Writer.
Yes, they have spent millions developing it.
But most of this is moot for the individual. We are not the average home user, and most home users use what come son their PC. People will use XP until their computer breaks, then they will buy a new PC which will have Vista installed on it.
Who pays retail for software?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...rp=15&iht=n
Ok then can someone tell me which of the 4 flavors is the 64 bit version?
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Is it really that outrageous to pay $99 dollar for an upgrade to a newer, more secure, nicer looking, and much more feature filled OS?
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Thats even more bloated?
Now that could be argued all day and per your last paragraph... Umm.. thats your own baggage.
Per my own rant at M$. Im still pissed for having to beta test XP initially. While they couldnt even turn what I paid into a coupon for the same amount of the final version. Thats just greed (and ignorance on my part M$ would have seen the benefit in doing such).
They are doing that on purpose to goat people into buying the Ultimate version because they are scared they will miss something they might need.
With that said, I'll be buying it OEM like I always do the price is not a huge mark up from what I paid for XP pro. But I will wait until well after launch, I hate beta testing software after it officially launches.
It seems to run everything ok. Theres a little problem with the video drivers on the lcd but im looking for a workaround. So far, it loads a little slower than XP with the 4500 rpm drvie I have inside. Definately worth checking out if you interested in seeing the new windows.
You mean they expanded the quickstart bar functionality?
Per my own rant at M$. Im still pissed for having to beta test XP initially. While they couldnt even turn what I paid into a coupon for the same amount of the final version. Thats just greed (and ignorance on my part M$ would have seen the benefit in doing such).
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Wait...you paid Microsoft to test XP? Then didn't get reacharound?
What is the deal with compatability with 3ds? Photoshop? Zbrush? etc? Anybody?
Wait...you paid Microsoft to test XP? Then didn't get reacharound?
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Yes.