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Windows install glitch could save hundreds of dollars
By Steve Ragan Feb 4, 2007, 19:46 GMT
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keep it really real.
DTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buying the OEM version does NOT, in fact, violate the EULA--practically anyone in the world is qualified to buy, install and use it. See Ars Technica for the details: http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html
I did a 'clean' install of Windows XP using an upgrade version. So, what's new?
Howard ...Did you install it twice too?
Given Vista's hardware demands does it really matter if you're running a pre-XP operating system? You'll have to buy a new computer to run Vista, and the money you spent on the upgrade will have been a total waste. Another sneaky way for Microsoft to vacuum your wallet clean. I wonder how many folks will get suckered into buying the upgrade, thinking they're beating Microsoft?
Payback is a beautiful thing.
This just barely makes up for all the Microsoft software that never worked even half as good as Bill Gates said they would. The truth is, even if they gave Vista away for free they will still make more money than they should.
Is the glass half-empty, or half-full? What does it matter when it's the only water you can get your hands on?
I'm not interested in Vista anymore, Bill Gates in his recent interview with newsweek made me think he is all smug claiming the Mac OS is less than secure, full of bugs, hackable......and yet, 72 hours later we are full of vista glitches.
I'll skip the 360 Xbox now as well, if he's going to stoop to Sony type lies, then I don't need MS anymore.
I'm a student, so I hope I don't risk my 'Product Key becoming invalid' because I qualify for the Student version.
In da house!
Even if MS came to my house and politly asked me if I would allow them to install Vista for me free of charge I would refuse. I have no interest in anymore M$ bloat/spyware.
Whatever else anyone thinks of Bill, his wife is finding excellent ways to help lots of folks who really need it, but would get it no other way than her philanthropy, and Bill, seeing how terrific this is, has also jumped on board, which is also excellent.
They are doing such good things, in fact, that Warren Buffet is getting in on it too, feeding them about 3 billion a year in Bershire stock for up to 30 years, as long as one or both of them are in charge of their foundation.
This benefits mankind, even if you dont like Microsoft, much the same as Hughes Medical Research Foundation, originally intended as a tax loophole shelter for Hughes, eventually got fully funded helping mankind from Hughe's estate. Again, all towards the greater good, true philanthropy.
I don't think Apple needs to advertise anymore. Gates Seems to be talking himself into a deeper and deeper hole as people keep matching up the inconsistencies between what is happening and all his interviews.
Not buying into the Vista experience just yet anyway. Let the easily fooled waste their dollars and go forward. I'm finding the early MS Vista hype and hysteria amusing. XP will suffice for the next 18 mos to 2 yrs. Web browsing, email, IM, cd and dvd ripping still works just fine. Gaming...still works too. Wait for the multiple service packs and workarounds (hacks) that are sure to follow.
Ah, the good old days of Microsoft Vaporware are here again. Long drawn out descriptions of how good it's going to be when it finally gets released, followed by endless months (or years) of waiting around for bloated virus magnets to hit the market in orchestrated mega-releases.
I was a Windoze loyalist well into the 3.xxx years, then switched to a Mac and never looked back. Take your time and pound your head against the wall, we'll be here waiting for you to gently help you cross over to the light.
Remember this one? Windows '98 is Mac '86
http://boskolives.wordpress.com/
A 50% chance of having your profiles erased? Really? Well, I guess five years wasn't enough time to get it right :)
ima hustlah ima ima hustlah.
also, who likes meerkats?
cause i do.
Stick to XP!
I'm seriously considering bying an iMac.
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