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to: Mike N.
from: Adam
date: 2006-08-29 21:39:02
subject: Re: Vista Ripoff Pricing

From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

Mike N. wrote:
> "Microsoft on Monday briefly posted pricing for Windows Vista on its
> Canadian Web site, giving an eye into what the company will charge for the
> new operating system. "
>
> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Canada+leaks+Vista+pricing/2100-1016_3-6110267.
html?tag=nefd.lede
>
>   I'm glad I'm making alternate OS plans for the future.   The days of the
> $79.00 (USD) OS are far gone.   I wonder if Bill Gates will still try to
> take credit for reducing the price of computing?   Let's see - $100 for a
> PC and $449 for the OS: $549.00 total.   Yes, that is cheaper.   Yes, all
> the credit should go to Microsoft.  |-)
>
>    Yes, I'll be forced to buy 1 or 2 copies, but I hope to minimize the
> total quantity.

"Vista Ultimate"?

{at} USD 499???

On yer bike ma son.

Adam

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