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Windows 7 Likely Going Modular, Subscription-based

Posted by Zonk on from the what's-not-to-love dept.

Microsoft CRM writes "When Windows 7 launches sometime after the start of 2010, the desktop OS will be Microsoft's most 'modular' operating system to date. That's not necessarily a good thing, of course; Windows Vista is a sprawling, complex OS. From Microsoft's perspective, though, there are many possible benefits. The OS's developers can add/remove functionality module by module. New modules could be sold post-launch, keeping revenue streams strong. A modular approach could also allow the company to make functionality available on a time-limited basis, potentially allowing users to 'rent' a feature if it's needed on a one-off basis. Microsoft is already testing 'pay as you go' consumer subscriptions in developing countries."

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  1. Re:Well... by plague3106 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Are you stupid? You said there are VERSIONS that can only support databases of a certain size. There's ONE version that is limited to 4GB. The others have no such limit. And if you bothered to read even your link, you'd see that Developer is the Enterprise edition, except you can only use it for development reasons. Otherwise, its identitcal to Enterprise.

    http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/features/compare-features.mspx

  2. Re:Promises, promises ... nothing. Microsoft is ov by drooling-dog · · Score: 0, Troll

    Because, in the next 5 years, Linux will really be ready for prime time. Trust me. Heh heh... You're funny.

    Decided over 5 years ago that Windows wasn't worth the disk space it was taking up on my dual-boot machine; haven't had a minute of regret. Total spent of software: $0. Spyware, malware, crapware: 0. Problems requiring tech support: 0. Downtime: 0. Knowing my machine is working for me and not someone else's recurrent revenue model: Priceless.

    You can keep your "prime time"; just don't let go of those ankles.