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How Much Does a Vista Upgrade Cost?
dptalia writes "Microsoft has rolled out its Vista upgrade program, where people can buy a qualifying PC with XP today and upgrade to Vista later for free. This article talks about what free really means. Some companies, such as Dell, charge $45 for converting to Vista Home from XP home. And then comes the question of actually trying to upgrade your computer... Is "free" really worth it?"
I disagree. I don't think windows will decline in the near future. What competition does windows have? Linux? My mom can't even spell it. My nephew has heard of it, but can't play HL2 on it so he won't get it. My brother (who is resonably tech savy) can't use MS office under linux easy enough to be worth the bother. My dad buys what Mom wants because if she can't use the computer, he's going to have to buy two... These are personal examples, yes.. but how many of them apply to your family and friends?
Even in the easiest Linux install I've had to do, I end up on the command line for something. Not that *I* mind this... but aside from us tech saavy, everyone will just say Linux is broken. with a select few vendors you can get linux pre-installed for a commodity system, but ask your mom, your nephew, whoever it is that is looking for a computer.. Where are they going to buy it from? Not one of those vendors.
Until there is a clear competitor to windows, windows will stay. Until either MS makes an active decision to allow a competitor in(why would they do that!?), or the various court systems force them to, windows will stay. Hell, symantec and others are having to throw a tantrum and threaten lawsuits just to get MS to let their software work with Vista.
They aren't pricing themselves out of the market, they ARE the market. I hate microsoft as much as the next guy, but I think the only way to get microsoft out now is to break the company up into competing pieces. (and what a nightmare that would be!)
More negativity, is that all that you and your community can do? How about come up with some ideas that you can put into good use instead of complaining? That's what I mean about this community - you do nothing but cry. Where's your can do and entrepreneurial spirit? Do you think the attitude and values you display today improve upon the innovation of the past or anchor down progress and keep the status quo?
I strongly dispute your judgment, since my comment was on-topic, relevant, and an honest opinion. You do not get to label as "troll" anyone whose opinion you do not like, and your own comment is a strong indication that you are the one who is off-base here, not me.