I seriously don't understand the argument regarding licensing confusion. There are 3 versions. Ultimate is irrelevant, so cross that one out. We're down to 2. Pro allows Domain Join, XP Mode, and VSS backups; Home does not. If you already have XP or Vista, buy the upgrade, otherwise you need to buy the full version.
Anyone who thinks this is too difficult is probably already using a Mac.
I have no idea why many people here are so blind to MS' monopoly while I saw them defending AMD vigorously against Intel's monopoly. When you can have an OS that runs the most powerful super computers and the largest web sites for free, another OS that can not handle any of these but cripples even a desktop/notebook computer requires $199 for an upgrade. This is not because the expensive OS is above the competition in performance and efficiency but just because you need that for running your favorite applications and games. This is monopoly and the price is outrageous. Windows 7 is just a bug fix of Vista and some more polish, that is all. It is only what Vista should have been in the beginning. You can not simply set an upgrade price 6x more than your closest competitor and be done with it.
Or it could be that you've really not done your research, and Windows 7 contains substantial kernel rewrites. It's hardly a "bug fix," and no amount of angry hyperbole is going to make that go away.
Don't you think the monopoly argument is a bit dead, anyhow? The US has volunteered to end its oversight next year, and the company has complied with every demand of the European Union.
Or it could be that you've really not done your research, and Windows 7 contains substantial kernel rewrites. It's hardly a "bug fix," and no amount of angry hyperbole is going to make that go away.
Don't you think the monopoly argument is a bit dead, anyhow? The US has volunteered to end its oversight next year, and the company has complied with every demand of the European Union.
Do you think rewriting parts of kernel could be for fixing some (maybe a tiny bit of) bugs? Why would you rewrite a kernel when you had just a released a super-duper kernel with Vista? Are those rewrites bringing some even more advanced features than Vista or just better performance and efficiency?
I do not set my personal opinions based on political/economical rulings of courts. I obey the law but speak my mind.
No one has to run MS software to use a computer and there are plenty of options available. MS does not prevent entry to the market. It may be your opinion that they are big, mean, and smelly but the "economic rulings" you are so quick to ignore are what actually define a monopoly.
You may have serious points to make against MS, but when you play the monopoloy card most people are going to ignore you and/or assume you're a troll.
I did not actually call you a troll. I said that when you throw the word monopoly out there when describing Microsoft, most people will assume that you are a troll.
No need for a lawyer, I'm not even referring to the term monopoly in a legal sense, but from a purely economic standpoint: Microsoft is not a monopoly, by definition.
Also, have you used Windows 7? It's hardly a Vista fix. 7 is the real deal.
I agree with mirage. It's not vista SP3, but its only marginally better than vista. The xp compatiblity mode is a significant change, but that appears to be an after thought. Nonetheless I'm enjoy the 7600 build.. well atleast for the next 30 days.
Build 7600, like all Windows 7 builds, can actually remain unactivated for about 120 days. You get the 30 day trial period, and then you can rearm the trial period for another 30. Read more about that process over here.
Thrax
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Moderately expensive,
slightly more than moderately expensive,
actually quite pricey,
wow how much?
and...
OMG WTF.. you want HOW much?
Anyone who thinks this is too difficult is probably already using a Mac.
http://futurist.se/gldt/gldt93.png
oh wait, I just did.
They don't fit the definition of a monopoly according to the DoJ; as close as they might be, they're not right now.
Don't you think the monopoly argument is a bit dead, anyhow? The US has volunteered to end its oversight next year, and the company has complied with every demand of the European Union.
Do you think rewriting parts of kernel could be for fixing some (maybe a tiny bit of) bugs?
I do not set my personal opinions based on political/economical rulings of courts. I obey the law but speak my mind.
Okay, this grumpy dude stops bitching about MS.
You may have serious points to make against MS, but when you play the monopoloy card most people are going to ignore you and/or assume you're a troll.
No need for a lawyer, I'm not even referring to the term monopoly in a legal sense, but from a purely economic standpoint: Microsoft is not a monopoly, by definition.
Also, have you used Windows 7? It's hardly a Vista fix. 7 is the real deal.