Vista to be Downloadable (Legally)

ubermiester writes "InfoWorld reports that Windows Vista will be available for legal download as of January 30th — the same day it will be available in retail stores. MS-NBC Online notes that, 'a relatively low number of computer users are likely to get Vista by downloading it from the Internet, but the mere availability indicates that Microsoft is fiddling with distribution methods for the extremely profitable franchise at the core of its business.' It will be available via the MS Marketplace site in conjunction with a Circuit City offering. Additionally, users who decide to 'upgrade' to a more expensive version of the OS can simply activate the features they want by unlocking them via online activation."

Comments

Wow!

[Threni]

Next you'll be telling me you can buy car stereos from a shop, in a box and everything!

Re:Wow!

[x2A]

I wouldn't pay too much attention;

"a relatively low number of computer users are likely to get Vista by downloading it from the Internet"

We know that bit's not true!

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[Anonymous Coward]

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Just a few?

[whterbt]

A relatively low number of computer users are likely to get Vista by downloading it from the Internet.

They're obviously unfamiliar with the concept of Bittorrent.

Re:Just a few?

[jlarocco]

I've been using Vista beta's since summer. You don't notice it at first, but now it annoys me when I return to Windows XP at work.

Same here, except I don't even run Vista.

It would be cool if..

[JustNiz]

you could just activate the individual features you are interested in, rather than have to buy say vista ultimate just to get one feature you need that happens only to be in ultimate.

Re:It would be cool if..

[JustNiz]

$5 for windows firewall? is it worth that much?

Windows Update

[StarvingSE]

I can just see the windows update icon popping up every few days on my windows XP machine.

The following updates are available:
      [ ] Windows Vista

Please click the upgrade button to download and have your credit card ready.

Vista will be legally downloadable!!!

[anss123]

Linux, take that!

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Re:A few problems

[eln]

That's probably for the best. He said some really nasty things about your mother after that word.

Re:It should be true...

[Keruo]

> It's a great gaming OS

Windows Vista Ultimate +3 games(well you get hearts, minesweeper and solitaire..) $450
(above does not include any hardware, add $1500 for semi-decent gaming system)

Microsoft Xbox 360 core ($299) + 3 games of your choice (~$150) $450

Nintendo Wii ($250) + 3 games of your choice ($150) $400

Sony playstation 3 basic ($499)+ 3 games of your choice ($150) $650
(add $1000 for semi-decent tv for consoles)

Truly great gaming platform, no doubt..
You could buy x360, wii and decent tv and still have some money to spare, where your vista rig doesn't even have any games yet.