Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 28th Oct 2006 17:28 UTC, submitted by Tyr.
"Leading PC manufacturer Acer has accused Microsoft of ratcheting up the cost of Windows by effectively forcing consumers to opt for the Premium version of Vista. Acer claims that the Vista Home Basic - the new entry-level Windows - is so poorly featured that consumers will simply reject it. "The new [Vista] experience you hear of, if you get Basic, you won't feel it at all," said Jim Wong, senior corporate vice president at Acer. "There's no [Aero] graphics, no Media Center, no remote control."
Thread beginning with comment 176348
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
To read all comments associated with this story, please click here.
RE: Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ...
by TaterSalad on Sat 28th Oct 2006 18:33
in reply to "Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ..."
Member since:2005-07-06
So essentially you want us to purchase two computers. One to run linux or BSD - the OS is free but the hardware still costs money, and one to run OS X on a Mac. I'm still not seeing the cost savings of purchasing two computers over one. The price of Windows on any new computer won't drive prices up all that much. Consumers will not be paying the retail price with the purchase of a new system.
RE[2]: Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ...
by matthekc on Sat 28th Oct 2006 18:54
in reply to "RE: Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ..."
Member since:2006-10-28
RE[2]: Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ...
by Anonymous Penguin on Sat 28th Oct 2006 19:36
in reply to "RE: Re: Let me see if I can figure out the logic ..."
Member since:2005-07-06
Member since:
2005-07-28
If Acer wants to invest in a solid operating system it should invest in either BSD or Linux. It does not need McSoft to survive or make a profit.
If you have the extra money, which you will be paying to McSoft in one form or another, you could also purchase a Mac running OS X. At least it is an excellent investment on the money.
I know from experience as a systems-level technician in a data center and support person in another lifetime that BSD, Linux, and Apple are excellent alternatives.