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Michael Dell Says Windows 7 Will Make You Love PCs
ruphus13 writes "In a recent talk at the Churchill Club, Michael Dell addressed several topics, including the fact that Windows 7 is poised to take advantage of the upgrade cycle. Dell has always been a strong MS OEM ally and it is now hoping to cash in again from the impending upgrades. From the post: 'Dell made plain several times that he sees the installed base of technology as very old, and sees a coming "refresh cycle" for which he has high hopes. "The latest generation of chips from Intel is strong, particularly Nehalem," he said, adding, "and Windows 7 is on its way." (The operating system arrives Oct. 22nd, although Microsoft's large-volume licensees are already getting it.) He pointed out that many business are running Windows XP, which is eight years old. "I've been using Windows 7 for a long time now," he said, "and if you get the latest processor technology and Office 2010 with it, you will love your PC again. It's a dramatic improvement."'"
I can't put my finger on it, but loving my PC seems narcissistic somehow.
All my Dell boxes run Linux.
It's just better.
I upgraded to windows 7 pro about a month ago (through MSDNAA) and I've even stopped using linux at home.
...much like Ike loved Tina (or Chris loved Rhianna for our newer readers).
Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
Mac is like a really expensive whore; Windows is like a street walker who might not have had been tested for STDs recently, Ubuntu is that nerdy chick who bought YOU a drink.
I've got of few of those neat Bicentennial quarters they made thirty years back. Would one of those do?
Ubuntu is that nerdy chick who bought YOU a drink.
But only other nerds really have a chance with her.
Correction, Windows is like a high maintenance girlfriend that is never happy no matter how much attention you lavish on her. Linux is like a girl who is a little fugly, but if you spend enormous amounts of time and effort on her she looks really good. Mac is your trophy wife with a PHD that doesn't require you to waste time "taking care of her", and she's ready to do anything you want all the time.
For that kind of money I might as well get an Amiga.
Actually no, I'll stick with a PC.
Windows is like your wife who is on the city council and is getting a spa make-over
And yet she keeps gaining weight, and you wish she'd hit the gym instead.
[Chris flips Dell a shiny quarter]
"Here's a quarter boy, go buy yourself a real computer."
*SCHLORP*SCHLORP*SCHLORP* "Is that how you wanted it sucked Mr. Ballmer?"
Chas - The one, the only.
THANK GOD!!!
For that kind of money I will install a Linux disto and vanish off on holdiay for a couple of weeks.
If Windows 7 is just Windows Vista SP2, then what is Windows Vista SP2?
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!" -- Cave Johnson
Indeed. One way or another, almost everybody is paying for it (at least from the male perspective). I've never understood how dropping $150 on a casual date and getting laid is regarded as morally superior to dropping $150 on a hooker.
It's also kinda funny regarding what people will do depending on the money. I'm paraphrasing this old story, but it basically has a distinguished gentleman at a nice party who is casually talking with a very prim and proper lady. Basically goes:
Guy: "Miss - I was wondering as a matter of curiosity, would you be willing to go to bed with me for $100 million?"
Woman: "Well sir, I believe that I would."
Guy: "Indeed. Would you consider going to bed with me for $20?"
Woman: "OF COURSE NOT!!!! WHAT TYPE OF GIRL DO YOU THINK I AM?"
Guy: "I think we've already established what type of girl you are. Now we're just negotiating price."
"People who think they know everything are very annoying to those of us who do."-Mark Twain
SP3
I've been told that was between Winston Churchill and Lady Aster. They had some good ones:
"Winston, if you were my husband I'd poison your tea."
"Nancy, if I were your husband I'd drink it."
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It must really suck for you that they haven't brought out a new Linux since 2.6 eh?
How many fucking goddamn times are people going to say "Windows 7 is just Vista SP2!!!1!". You sound like a goddamn moron. You know why? Because there really is a Vista SP2. It's called "Windows Vista SP2". It came out in May. And it's not Windows 7. If you want your stupid little fucking analogy to work, you would need to say "Windows 7 is just Vista SP3". Fucking stupid mother fuckers.