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HC_Chief 06-03-2009 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Otter (Post 5813723)
One disappointing thing that I've read is if you're running the release candidate you won't be able to activate it by purchasing a serial number.
I heard from a M$ employee today that you WILL be able to upgrade the RC to RTM. :shrug:
Conflicting reports.

kepp 06-03-2009 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk (Post 5813695)
We're talking about software. Apple releases a new version every year for around $100. Microsoft releases a version every 2-4 years for $150+ (at least).

So, it depends on how you look at it.
So, in four years you spend $400 for Apple's new releases and $150 for Microsoft's. What am I missing?

Fish 06-03-2009 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk (Post 5813695)
We're talking about software. Apple releases a new version every year for around $100. Microsoft releases a version every 2-4 years for $150+ (at least).

So, it depends on how you look at it.
Actually Apple releases a new OS a little over 2 years apart. This has been consistent for Apple's last 4 OS releases.

Microsoft has varied quite a bit more. Win98 to Win2000 was 2 years. Win2000 to WinXP was 1.5 years. Vista came 5+ years after XP. Win7 will come a little over 2 years after Vista.

Saulbadguy 06-03-2009 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 5814525)
Actually Apple releases a new OS a little over 2 years apart. This has been consistent for Apple's last 4 OS releases.

Microsoft has varied quite a bit more. Win98 to Win2000 was 2 years. Win2000 to WinXP was 1.5 years. Vista came 5+ years after XP. Win7 will come a little over 2 years after Vista.
Windows 2000 wasn't the Windows 98 successor.

Fish 06-03-2009 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 5814664)
Windows 2000 wasn't the Windows 98 successor.
I didn't say it was. Chronologically it doesn't matter.

irishjayhawk 06-03-2009 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KC Fish (Post 5814525)
Actually Apple releases a new OS a little over 2 years apart. This has been consistent for Apple's last 4 OS releases.

Microsoft has varied quite a bit more. Win98 to Win2000 was 2 years. Win2000 to WinXP was 1.5 years. Vista came 5+ years after XP. Win7 will come a little over 2 years after Vista.
My bad, got the numbers wrong. Point, I think, still stands. It depends on how you look at it.

J Diddy 06-03-2009 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 5814664)
Windows 2000 wasn't the Windows 98 successor.
wasn't that windows me


what a turd that was

Buehler445 06-03-2009 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by J Diddy (Post 5815048)
wasn't that windows me


what a turd that was
I think he is referring to Windows 2000 Professional.

007 06-03-2009 07:10 PM
Apple software is still cheaper than M$ software.

Saulbadguy 06-03-2009 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Buehler445 (Post 5815127)
I think he is referring to Windows 2000 Professional.
No.

Windows NT evolved in to Windows 2000 Professional.
Windows 98 evolved in to Windows ME

When XP came out, it was THE client OS replacing the separate tracks.

Saulbadguy 06-03-2009 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 5815154)
Apple software is still cheaper than M$ software.
I would hope so.

Basileus777 06-03-2009 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy (Post 5813228)
You will be able to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7. From what i've read you will NOT be able to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7.
How much do these upgrades usually cost? I'm looking to buy a new PC now and while I would like to get Windows 7, I really don't want to wait until the end of October.

Braincase 06-04-2009 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Basileus777 (Post 5815413)
How much do these upgrades usually cost? I'm looking to buy a new PC now and while I would like to get Windows 7, I really don't want to wait until the end of October.
Get the release candidate for free now. Use Vista drivers for any devices. You'll be able to use the RC until June of next year.

Braincase 06-04-2009 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Guru (Post 5815154)
Apple software is still cheaper than M$ software.
Does that make up for the extra grand you have to spend to get Apple's proprietary hardware?

Mr. Krab 06-04-2009 09:29 AM
You should always give Microsoft products at least 6 months to work out the bugs before you buy them. Preferably a full year.


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