Microsoft's new consumer operating system pricing strategy

[James3shin]

Just give me stability and functionality. I don't really care for aesthetics, just run the program when I want to in a timely manner.

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
I don't believe in paying for software and thus have never, ever paid for an OS. Actually that's not true, I bought DOS 6, or rather my dad did, but it sucked, so...

only don't think there might be police around


ARREST THAT DUDE!

 

[Miramonti]

Performance advantages of Windows 7?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: jjsole
Performance advantages of Windows 7?

it offers one more performance than NT6.

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: dr150
Does "XP COMPATIBILITY" of the $99 version give you benefits for gaming?

NO

I hear it's a stripped down version of XP (no Directx) made specifically for some proprietary corporate software.....

CORRECT

 

[Praetor]

I just want to know if I can do a clean install off of an upgrade disk with an OEM XP key as proof of eligibility.

 

[Hacp]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: jjsole
Performance advantages of Windows 7?

it offers one more performance than NT6.

It has faster boot times and you don't need to wait however many minutes for your wireless card to connect to the internet.

 

[MrMatt]

Is anything really wrong with XP? I've used it since 2000 and have never had a problem with it.

 

[SunSamurai]

Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo

Originally posted by: Barfo

Originally posted by: Dari
I forgot where I read it but Microsoft said they admired Apple's operating system strategy. Apple has (arguably) churned out 7 service packs in 10 years and their customers have lined up to pay for each one. Microsoft has churned out only 4 in that time period. IIRC, Microsoft has a program for businesses where customers pay a yearly fee and are able to get the latest operating system. I don't think it caught on so they've decided to try a different way by going the Apple route. Windows 7 may be the starting point of this new pricing model.

So, my question is, will you buy a brand new operating system from Microsoft in 2-3 years time like Apple users do if the features were compelling enough?

Fixed that for you.

LOL. :thumbsup: That is very true.

LOLOL HAHAHAH LOL!!!111 No. Its not true. Simply becuse they dont slap it with a new name and verion number people think its only service packs. THOSE people never USE the OS for any extended period so their opinions mean nothing. X has evolved and developed much more over the past 10 years than XP - Win7.

And I like Win7! Using it right now.

Originally posted by: Kev
Fuck that. XP till I die.

I like XP MC edition. Just a better UI, you can also find a 100 and 250 MB version out there that gets rid of alot of fluff.

 

[13Gigatons]

With 58,000 machines running Windows XP SP2 and Office 2003 I really see no reasons to upgrade to Vista or Seven. Maybe 7 will become the new XP in the next few years...we will wait and see.

 

[rasczak]

Originally posted by: Praetor
I just want to know if I can do a clean install off of an upgrade disk with an OEM XP key as proof of eligibility.

from what I've read yes, if you have an OEM XP disk/key you will be able to do the clean install and upgrade path to windows 7.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: rasczak

Originally posted by: Praetor
I just want to know if I can do a clean install off of an upgrade disk with an OEM XP key as proof of eligibility.

from what I've read yes, if you have an OEM XP disk/key you will be able to do the clean install and upgrade path to windows 7.

As far as I know Microsoft hasn't stated what would be required to establish eligibility for the Windows 7 Upgrade. They have stated what would be required TO be eligible (XP or Vista), and they have stated how the upgrade will/could happen (installing over XP will require a clean install). But so far I don't believe we know if the Upgrade version will require the installer to be started from within XP/Vista, or if you can just put the XP/Vista disc and/or key in during the Windows 7 installation process to establish eligibility.

The difference is important, because requiring that Vista/XP already be on the drive before you start the upgrade installer is a real pain if in the future you decide to reformat and reinstall Windows 7. You'd have to reinstall the previous OS, and THEN reinstall Windows 7. Unless the Windows 7 Upgrade accepts Windows 7 as a "past" version that you can upgrade from. But then you're still boned if you want to change your boot drive.

MS has had various requirements in the past, but since they haven't stated what would be required, I don't think we can assume it'll be the same as in the past.

 

[kalrith]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: dr150
Does "XP COMPATIBILITY" of the $99 version give you benefits for gaming?

NO

I hear it's a stripped down version of XP (no Directx) made specifically for some proprietary corporate software.....

CORRECT

Thank you, sir. I was kind of bummed about not getting the XP compatibility mode (I didn't want to spend the extra money), thinking that I would be able to play some legacy games on there. Now I know that's not true and therefore have no reason to be disappointed.