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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2006, 01:24:01 pm »
Quote from: iago on July 24, 2006, 12:11:13 am
I guess that means they're artificially creating a problem in an attempt to make money.  I wonder if it'll boost or harm sales... :)

They're creating no problem. It'll boost sales like mad. Not everyone is going to want the ultimate edition because it'll be so expensive, and there aren't really that many more awesome features in it over say, the Home edition.
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I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #16 on: July 25, 2006, 02:42:59 pm »
Ultimate Edition features Flicker and Tear free drawing using Aero and the optional 3D affects acompanied by it. It also features everything in every individual version of Windows Vista including the Buisiness class apps and the Media Center. Sometimes people just want it all. MS offers them the option to upgrade to another version if they decide they want Ultimate.
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #17 on: July 26, 2006, 09:37:08 am »
So we just need to find a couple pirates that have volume licenses for Ultimate, and everything will be simple again.  :)
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #18 on: July 26, 2006, 12:45:21 pm »
Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 09:37:08 am
So we just need to find a couple pirates that have volume licenses for Ultimate, and everything will be simple again.  :)
I thought you didn't advocate piracy.  :o
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2006, 01:05:01 pm »
Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 09:37:08 am
So we just need to find a couple pirates that have volume licenses for Ultimate, and everything will be simple again.  :)

I don't know if it's that simple. It could be. I mean you'd still need to actually get the bundled software and the difference in registry keys means that possible Aero WDCM components wouldn't be installed. If you could find them and replace them I think it's possible.

What I plan on doing: Getting home basic and as I get more money update to Ultimate for a reduced price later.
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #20 on: July 26, 2006, 01:43:08 pm »
Quote from: MyndFyre[x86] on July 26, 2006, 12:45:21 pm
Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 09:37:08 am
So we just need to find a couple pirates that have volume licenses for Ultimate, and everything will be simple again.  :)
I thought you didn't advocate piracy.  :o
I'd say this is more like Robin Hooding...
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #21 on: July 26, 2006, 01:52:01 pm »
I don't advocate piracy, and I don't intend to use Windows Vista at home.  But with all the anti-piracy stuff they're doing, all somebody needs is to get ahold of a volume license key and they're set. 
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #22 on: July 26, 2006, 03:14:12 pm »
Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 01:52:01 pm
I don't advocate piracy, and I don't intend to use Windows Vista at home.  But with all the anti-piracy stuff they're doing, all somebody needs is to get ahold of a volume license key and they're set. 

Like I said, I really doubt it's that easy.
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #23 on: July 26, 2006, 04:23:54 pm »
Quote from: Warrior[x86] on July 26, 2006, 03:14:12 pm
Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 01:52:01 pm
I don't advocate piracy, and I don't intend to use Windows Vista at home.  But with all the anti-piracy stuff they're doing, all somebody needs is to get ahold of a volume license key and they're set. 

Like I said, I really doubt it's that easy.
It is almost that easy with XP.  You just need a volume license key and a version that accepts a volume license key.  The only "protection" they've put in for that is blacklisting known pirated volume license keys and annoying people with WGA.
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #24 on: July 26, 2006, 04:32:07 pm »
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Quote from: iago on July 26, 2006, 01:52:01 pm
I don't advocate piracy, and I don't intend to use Windows Vista at home.  But with all the anti-piracy stuff they're doing, all somebody needs is to get ahold of a volume license key and they're set. 

Like I said, I really doubt it's that easy.
It is almost that easy with XP.  You just need a volume license key and a version that accepts a volume license key.  The only "protection" they've put in for that is blacklisting known pirated volume license keys and annoying people with WGA.
It IS that easy with XP.  I know a lot of people who have legit-ish keys. 
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #25 on: July 26, 2006, 04:38:23 pm »
I was pointing out that having a volume license key is not enough ;)  You have to have a volume license version of the OS as well or the installer will not accept the key.
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #26 on: July 26, 2006, 06:35:23 pm »
Quote from: Warrior[x86] on July 26, 2006, 01:05:01 pm
What I plan on doing: Getting home basic and as I get more money update to Ultimate for a reduced price later.

What I plan on doing: Vista Ultimate Edition at 1/10th the price. ;)
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Quote from: CrAz3D on June 30, 2008, 10:38:22 am
I'd bet that you're currently bloated like a water ballon on a hot summer's day.

That analogy doesn't even make sense.  Why would a water balloon be especially bloated on a hot summer's day? For your sake, I hope there wasn't too much logic testing on your LSAT. 

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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #27 on: July 26, 2006, 07:40:08 pm »
Quote from: Newby on July 26, 2006, 06:35:23 pm
Quote from: Warrior[x86] on July 26, 2006, 01:05:01 pm
What I plan on doing: Getting home basic and as I get more money update to Ultimate for a reduced price later.

What I plan on doing: Vista Ultimate Edition at 1/10th the price. ;)

Sell it to me, I'll give you 2/10th the price. Make a profit! :D
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #28 on: July 26, 2006, 09:00:39 pm »
At this rate, it [Vista] won't be out till like.. next school year (07-08), which means I could get a college kid discount. :D
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Re: What Linux can learn from Microsoft
« Reply #29 on: July 26, 2006, 09:01:05 pm »
Quote from: deadly7 on July 26, 2006, 09:00:39 pm
At this rate, it [Vista] won't be out till like.. next school year (07-08), which means I could get a college kid discount. :D

Probably, slated for 07
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