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Petition demands Vista price cuts in U.K.

Petition demands Vista price cuts in U.K.taxesa playstation 3 costs $900 dollars in the UK. Its called VAT taxes. somebody has to pay for the socialism.Microsoft's way of getting the fine money...that they owe the EU.Ok now THAT seems a little ridiculousI understand all the maufacturing, labeling, blah blah blah...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Corporate governance, Taxes, Free trade, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista Price Cuts, Vista Price, Vista pricing

Discussion threads 2007-02-23

Microsoft Canada leaks Vista pricing

Microsoft Canada leaks Vista pricingMicrosoft Canada leaks Vista pricingSo if its $259 Canadian then thats like $5 American :Pno need for 'leaks' for LinuxPowerful, available now and $0.00.With Greater Multimedia Use in Computer, where is LinuxPeople are increasing using computer for mulitimedia. where is linux in this. Say...

Tags: Pricing, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UNIX, Microsoft Corp., Vista pricing, Linux, pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-08-28

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Smartplanet: Apple can grab more share by slashing Mac prices

RE: Smartplanet: Apple can grab more share by slashing Mac pricesIf they wanted marketshare at a lower entry price they could have pulled that off years ago with cloner acquisitions and more mfg on their own part with rigid standards and practices to ensure quality and lower production costs. ...

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Mac proponent, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Audi AG, Mac Share

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Give Jim Whitehurst his due and proper

Soon Red Hat will surpass M$ in market sharePeople are tired of paying M$ tax and are switching to the better alternative: Red Hat.I think that is agressive statement that is not likeyI agree with you partly. Some people are dissassified with paying the Microsoft price. However like apple people...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Linux, Red Hat Inc., Microsoft Corp., server

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Was Windows 7 totally your idea?

W7: Whose ideas?It is pretty clear that Apple and Microsoft "borrow" from each other. I don't think that's a problem, all competitors "borrow" each others' ideas and the consumer wins.What is clear, though, is that Microsoft did listen to alot of people but it wasn't those people that use...

Tags: Desktops, Crispin, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Is the IBM Client for Smart Work an alternative to 7 for schools?

Windows 7 looks like a genuinely good OS. Reasonable system requirements, high levels of usability and stability...What's not to like? Well, the price, of course. Volume educational licensing runs around $70 a seat for Windows 7 Professional upgrades. Then there's the actual upgrade process. Major rollouts...

Tags: Ubuntu, IBM Corp., Ubuntu 9.10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Roi/Tco, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-10-21

Five steps before moving to Windows 7

I found this part disturbing.[i] Gartner estimated that it will cost US$339 to US$510 per user to move from Windows Vista to Windows 7, and US$1,035 to US$1,930 per user to move from Windows XP to Windows 7.[/i]Unless that includes more than just the OS. A site license should cost...

Tags: Operating systems, Linux, Whole Thing, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Microsoft adds an 'Office Starter' edition to its distribution plans

Consumer PreinstallsAs a preinstall on new consumer computers, it makes a lot more sense than Microsoft Works.Family packs, payment plans, unlimited downloadsI think if MS offered family pack bundles; partial payments over periods of time until the software is fully paid for; and unlimited downloads of the software to registered...

Tags: Groupware, starter edition, ribbon menu, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Office Starter, distribution plan, Microsoft Outlook

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

News to know: Adobe; OpenSUSE; Ubuntu; IBM; P2P; Palm

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adobe Flash for all smartphones ... except iPhone Andrew Mager: Google and Adobe join forces on Open...

Tags: Ubuntu, Adobe Systems Inc., Google Inc., High Tech Computer Corp., Data Center, Information Technology, P2P, Palm Inc., Novell OpenSuse, Jason Perlow, Apple Inc., Beta, IBM Corp., Data Centers, Tablets, Cloud Computing, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Notebooks & Tablets, Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-05

Malibal Veda series

It seems that boutique notebook builder Malibal (pronounced mal-la-bull) is ready to see desktops die. The company specializes in custom-built desktop replacements. No thin-and-lights. No ultraportables. No "mainstream" models. The Veda series is its largest, with an 18.4-inch LCD that can be loaded with Core 2 Quad Extreme QX9300 (ours...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NVidia Corp., DDR3, desktop

Product reviews 2009-10-02

Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available

You forgot to mention ...... That OEM means it must be pre-installed on the machine that was purchased by the end user ... meaning it cannot LEGALLY be purchased for installation by your average Joe ... I own a small IT company in Canada, and I have a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows, OEM, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

Microsoft Zune HD: Going beyond the specs

Zune PlatformI think its quite easy to see where MS are going with this, establish a brand for Entertainment *Zune make some premium products *Zune HD and try to continue to raise its profile. The strength here is that if they can provide a more unified mediacentre/xbox/zune/mobile store accross all...

Tags: Tools & Techniques, Advertising & Promotion, TV & Home Theater, Zune 4.0, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

Internet Explorer posts largest loss since '08; Firefox, Chrome, Safari gain

This is going to get very bloody and it does not look good for IE. If allMicrosoft has to look forward to is a kick from Windows Seven defaulting to IE to help slow the slide of IE, this does not bode well for MS. Further, if the OEMs start...

Tags: Web browsers, Firefox 3.5.2, Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Windows Mobile 6.5 phones coming October 6

Will definately upgrade my Touch Pro 2...... but the real wait is for Windows Mobile 7. I'm still a bit baffled about what will be in 6.5 though, since we seem to be getting almost daily leaks (http://search.twitter.com/search?q=windows+mobile+6.5+build) of new builds for it that adds new functionality - strange...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Wireless and Mobility, Re:What, Win Mobile 6.5, phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 6.5, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Windows 7 works great on the MacBook Pro

I concurI've been very happy with Windows 7 on my MBP. I also just ordered Snow Leopard for the improved Windows drivers. Don't get me started on having to pay for a driver upgrade since I'm rarely (never?) going to use Snow Leopard itself. Only Apple would have the nerve.Windows...

Tags: Operating systems, Looks like window, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, trackpad, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-31

Snow Leopard upgrade: what's in it for me?

RE: Snow Leopard upgrade: what's in it for me?How does "the 32-bit OS X kernel can run 64-bit apps" work? Is it a hack, or could Microsoft have implemented this in Windows too?Talk about a "Snow Leopard Capable" fiasco!!!Wow, that's [b]brutal[/b]! None of the new features that Apple is touting...

Tags: 64-bit, Desktops, Operating systems, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Is Apple worried by Windows 7?

I think Apple smells blood. Windows 7 is vulnerable.But, that said, the future is an OS that just gets out of your way and runs a browser.Apple should be worried, because.....once again Apple will be the big loser in this round. Why don't we wait until both OSes are out...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web browsers, Operating systems, Snow Leopard, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-25

Apple to ship Snow Leopard Aug. 28; Part of the Windows assault

Apple said Monday that it will ship the latest upgrade to its OS X Aug. 28. The upgrade, known as Snow Leopard, refines OS X and features built-in Microsoft Exchange support. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster reckons that Apple will sell about 5 million copies of Snow...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Upgrade, Apple Inc., Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-24

Netbooks with Nvidia's Ion wait on Windows 7

Nvidia's Ion platform may be off to a slow start, but that could change once Windows 7 arrives in late October. To date Ion has been used only in nettops--including two new ones from Asus and Lenovo--but the first netbooks should finally arrive around the time Microsoft releases its new...

Tags: Lenovo Group Ltd., NVidia Corp., Microsoft Windows, Netbook, Ion, Eee Top ET2002T, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-08-21

My PayPal credit card beef, Part II: PayPal responds

Ebay & PaypalDoesn't it equal "double-dipping" when both Ebay AND Paypal charge a seller when (1) an item sells on Ebay, and (2) a seller receives his payment through Paypal? A seller pays to post an item, pays when/if it sells, then has to pay Paypal again when he receives...

Tags: Sales channel, Financial services, PayPal, credit card, eBay Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-20