Average User Only Runs 2 Apps, So Microsoft Will Charge For More

Barence writes "Microsoft's decision to limit Windows 7 Starter Edition to running only three concurrent applications could force up the price of netbooks as many manufacturers opt for the more expensive Home Premium. The three-app rule includes applications running in the background but excludes antivirus, and the company claims most users wouldn't be affected by the limit. 'We ran a study which suggested that the average consumer has open just over two applications [at any time]. We would expect the limit of three applications wouldn't affect very many people.' However, Microsoft told journalists at last year's Professional Developers Conference that 70% of Windows users have between eight and 15 windows open at any one time."

Comments

Re:Just reset your clock

[drsmithy]

Windows 3.1 had no built in network stack. Microsoft wanted their own propietary service at the time.

Windows 3.1 predates The Microsoft Network by more than 3 years. MSN was launched with Windows 95.

Re:Just reset your clock

[mcgrew]

To quote the wise sage Foghorn Leghorn, "It's a joke, son."