The idiotic "fashion" that M$ started with Windows 95 - What was wrong with calling it Windows 4.0?
And why have so many companies followed suit?
I'm sure marketing convinced someone that this would result in more upgrades, as people don't want OLD stuff. If so, why do I keep running into Windows 95 & 98 boxes on a regular basis?
I believe that the old-style version numbering would have been more effective in convincing people to upgrade.
If anything it has confused more people than it has helped, especially when you start throwing in inconsistancies like "XP". Confused consumers are not good.
You know, there is a simple solution to all of this. M$ files a patent for insecure and buggy software. It then becomes a "feature". And just think of the possible income streams to be gained from lawsuits over infringement.
Bill, I would have much kinder words for your company if you would adopt me (or at least put me in your will). I'm such a sellout!
The internet?! For news?! I rely on the Fox News Channel. Why, they even say "Fair and Balanced" right in their slogan.
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The idiotic "fashion" that M$ started with Windows 95 - What was wrong with calling it Windows 4.0? And why have so many companies followed suit? I'm sure marketing convinced someone that this would result in more upgrades, as people don't want OLD stuff. If so, why do I keep running into Windows 95 & 98 boxes on a regular basis? I believe that the old-style version numbering would have been more effective in convincing people to upgrade. If anything it has confused more people than it has helped, especially when you start throwing in inconsistancies like "XP". Confused consumers are not good.
You know, there is a simple solution to all of this.
M$ files a patent for insecure and buggy software.
It then becomes a "feature".
And just think of the possible income streams to be gained from lawsuits over infringement.
Bill, I would have much kinder words for your company if you would adopt me (or at least put me in your will). I'm such a sellout!
The internet?! For news?!
I rely on the Fox News Channel.
Why, they even say "Fair and Balanced" right in their slogan.
"Fair and Balanced" is a registered trademark of the Fox News Channel. Any such use of said words by another party shall be deemed inappropriate and punishable by us for reasons we may not understand.