I'm pretty sure no operating system would ever go to $700 USD. That is beyond an insane amount of money.
I know thats insane but buisness people have millions or billions (US) to spend so they buy the best - ultimate, but for me it's probelly going to be home premium or pro and the max im going to pay is 200 sterling MAX (or 285 Us dollers) and if i can get pro any cheaper than that then thank god ,because i don't think my mum and dad can afford it - even if i'm paying half.
I think they'll follow Vista's pricing for the most part.. not that I think that's "right", but that's most likely what will happen.. It will be interesting to see (if any) how much Vista's pricing drops after Windows 7 hits the shelves.. I doubt it will at all for the first while but one never knows... ]
Businesses usually DON'T buy the latest and greatest -- just think what people in Offices actually do on their computers most of the day.
If Microsoft is so stupid that they charge a high price, then the emimmigration to Windows 7 will be slow and I think a lot of peaople as me will continue with Linux. I also use Linux Ubuntu 7.10 and Linux Mint. So far quite happy with Linux, even though I am impressed by Windows 7Businesses usually DON'T buy the latest and greatest -- just think what people in Offices actually do on their computers most of the day.
Usually WORD, EXCEL, EMAIL, some Internet and access corporate data bases / ERP / CRM systems. No High end system needed for this stuff.
(If you are developing Video or games then it's different but most offices aren't involved in this type of activity).
Some large Multi-Nationals believe it or not are still running WINDOWS 2000 on a lot of their systems.
Cheers
jimbo
Some large Multi-Nationals believe it or not are still running WINDOWS 2000 on a lot of their systems.
Cheers
jimbo
If Microsoft is so stupid that they charge a high price, then the emimmigration to Windows 7 will be slow and I think a lot of peaople as me will continue with Linux. I also use Linux Ubuntu 7.10 and Linux Mint. So far quite happy with Linux, even though I am impressed by Windows 7
Though that's exactly what everyone wishes, Linux is maintained by a gathering of individuals who make and edit an operating system for a hobby, not a job.I think if more users use linux,Microsoft will let windows free one day.
haha lol you obviously dont look online for price checks much when vista ultimate was realeased here it's cost was $975.00nzd($702.00USD) thats New Zealnad dollars and that was when we were getting 72 cents in the dollar conversion rates, it's now dropped down to $440.00nzd ($255.00USD) but thats still bloody expensive and MS say they want to curb piracy well with prices like that it's nowonder it's the most pirated software on the net todayI'm pretty sure no operating system would ever go to $700 USD. That is beyond an insane amount of money.
lol we have a GOVERNMENT DEPT that still (and get this) Uses a DOS programe and why may you ask because they cant get an windows programe that does the same things and they have tried several including getting one writen specificaly for the job what a waste of tax payers money that wasBusinesses usually DON'T buy the latest and greatest -- just think what people in Offices actually do on their computers most of the day.
Usually WORD, EXCEL, EMAIL, some Internet and access corporate data bases / ERP / CRM systems. No High end system needed for this stuff.
(If you are developing Video or games then it's different but most offices aren't involved in this type of activity).
Some large Multi-Nationals believe it or not are still running WINDOWS 2000 on a lot of their systems.
Cheers
jimbo