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Microsoft sets prices for Vista in the US
Posted by Amber Maitland
06 September 2006 - Microsoft has set pricing for the Windows Vista operating system for the US market, although UK and rest of the world pricing is not yet available.
The Redmond-based company also confirmed again its commitment to releasing the OS in January, after distributing it to business customers in November.
The upgrade price for those with older versions of Windows is set at between $100 to $259, depending on which version required. The most expensive will be the “ultimate” edition, designed for business users.
The standalone products will cost from $199 to $399.
The most popular consumer version of Vista is expected to be the Home Premium edition, which features in-built entertainment options, like support for HD TV and DVD editing and burning, and will cost $159 for the upgrade from older Win.................. "
on the other hand ...
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06 September 2006 - Canonical has set pricing for the Ubuntu Linux 6.10 operating system for the all markets.
The Isle of Man-based company also confirmed again its commitment to releasing the OS in October to all users.
Ubuntu (with GNOME) will cost $0. The education-based Edubuntu will cost $0. Kubuntu (with KDE) will cost $0. Xubuntu (with Xfce) will cost $0. Ubuntu Server Edition will cost $0.
There will likely also be releases from several third-party varients such as nUbuntu, Ebuntu, and Ubuntu Christian Edition being released at around the same time. They are expected to be priced in line with the official Canonical versions.
The most popular consumer version of Ubuntu is expected to be the GNOME version, which features many in-built applications, like OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox, and will cost $0 as was stated before.
Testing of version 6.10 is already underway and Canonical seem to have no shortage of user feedback; this feedback from users will ultimately determine if the system is ready for release in October.
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Microsoft sets prices for Vista in the US
Posted by Amber Maitland
06 September 2006 - Microsoft has set pricing for the Windows Vista operating system for the US market, although UK and rest of the world pricing is not yet available.
The Redmond-based company also confirmed again its commitment to releasing the OS in January, after distributing it to business customers in November.
The upgrade price for those with older versions of Windows is set at between $100 to $259, depending on which version required. The most expensive will be the “ultimate” edition, designed for business users.
The standalone products will cost from $199 to $399.
The most popular consumer version of Vista is expected to be the Home Premium edition, which features in-built entertainment options, like support for HD TV and DVD editing and burning, and will cost $159 for the upgrade from older Win.................. "
on the other hand ...
"
06 September 2006 - Canonical has set pricing for the Ubuntu Linux 6.10 operating system for the all markets.
The Isle of Man-based company also confirmed again its commitment to releasing the OS in October to all users.
Ubuntu (with GNOME) will cost $0. The education-based Edubuntu will cost $0. Kubuntu (with KDE) will cost $0. Xubuntu (with Xfce) will cost $0. Ubuntu Server Edition will cost $0.
There will likely also be releases from several third-party varients such as nUbuntu, Ebuntu, and Ubuntu Christian Edition being released at around the same time. They are expected to be priced in line with the official Canonical versions.
The most popular consumer version of Ubuntu is expected to be the GNOME version, which features many in-built applications, like OpenOffice.org and Mozilla Firefox, and will cost $0 as was stated before.
Testing of version 6.10 is already underway and Canonical seem to have no shortage of user feedback; this feedback from users will ultimately determine if the system is ready for release in October.
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It's interesting to compare the pricing strategies of Microsoft for Windows Vista and Canonical for Ubuntu Linux back in 2006. Here's a breakdown of the key points highlighted in the excerpts you provided:
### Pricing for Windows Vista (Microsoft):
- Ultimate Edition: Most expensive, aimed at business users
- Standalone Products:
- Range: $199 to $399
### Pricing for Ubuntu Linux (Canonical):
- Edubuntu: $0
- Kubuntu (with KDE): $0
- Xubuntu (with Xfce): $0
- Ubuntu Server Edition: $0
- Third-Party Variants:
- Expected to be priced similarly to official Canonical versions
- Variants like nUbuntu, Ebuntu, and Ubuntu Christian Edition
It's evident how different their pricing strategies were back then. Microsoft focused on tiered pricing for different versions of Windows Vista, while Canonical adopted a more open and community-oriented approach by offering Ubuntu Linux for free across its different editions. The comparison reflects not just a difference in cost but also in philosophy and target users. Both approaches have their merits depending on the goals and appeal to the user base.
### Pricing for Windows Vista (Microsoft):
- Operating System: Windows Vista
- Market: United States
- Release Schedule: November for business customers, January for general release
- Upgrade Prices:
- Ultimate Edition: Most expensive, aimed at business users
- Standalone Products:
- Range: $199 to $399
- Expected Popular Version: Home Premium Edition
- Features:
### Pricing for Ubuntu Linux (Canonical):
- Operating System: Ubuntu Linux 6.10
- Market: Worldwide
- Release Schedule: October for all users
- Pricing:
- Edubuntu: $0
- Kubuntu (with KDE): $0
- Xubuntu (with Xfce): $0
- Ubuntu Server Edition: $0
- Expected Popular Version: GNOME version
- Features:
- Third-Party Variants:
- Expected to be priced similarly to official Canonical versions
- Variants like nUbuntu, Ebuntu, and Ubuntu Christian Edition
It's evident how different their pricing strategies were back then. Microsoft focused on tiered pricing for different versions of Windows Vista, while Canonical adopted a more open and community-oriented approach by offering Ubuntu Linux for free across its different editions. The comparison reflects not just a difference in cost but also in philosophy and target users. Both approaches have their merits depending on the goals and appeal to the user base.
