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Hi ... Have a read on this link below
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase..._licensing.asp
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Microsoft think they got problem with pirating now, they will find out how much pirating will be happening once vista is released. What Microsoft and other software company must realize, any technology that was created by man, can be cracked and by a man. Basically the only thing that Microsoft will accomplish with vista, is more pirating. Yes those that got no idea what they are doing will be forced to buy but the rest of people for ex "much of people on this board that have thousand of post" have the knowledge on either finding way them self to get around the activation or find a place from which they can get this info.
I think more importantly (or to expand on your train of thought?)most people/companies have invested $$$ in software that will only run on a Windows OS ,so if buying a computer(s) after Vista is released they will be forced to accept the licence agreement or shell out for whole new software lineup.Individuals aren't going to have the means to replace all of their software(s) and Companies aren't going to have the Desire ,thats what they pay their IT guys/gals for.Quote:
Originally Posted by bistro
And of that 95%, a hugh percent won't care or need to know abut the new license. They buy a computer and use it till it dies without upgrading..Quote:
Originally Posted by bistro
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Originally Posted by ylen13
I somewhat agree with you , I don't get it what Microsoft is trying to pull off , If I can't transfer my OS to more then one computer ? Then I would rather get a pirate copy of Vista when it becomes available , I really would rather not go into that direction but I don't think people are going to pay out that kind of cash just to transfer to other computers
All I can say is,I seriously doubt I will have any need for Windows Vista at all!
Until they can prove to me it has more benefits than XP-Pro, it just doesn't make sense to buy it. The media thing imho is crap! I can do all those things and more with a few third party programs and much better afaic...
"Not interested in Windows 95....I just learned Windows for Workgroups and THAT is hard enough!" ---Bistro the IgnorantQuote:
Originally Posted by Ridgerunr
"What's Windows 98 got that Windows 95 doesn't?? Phooey! I won't waste my money!" --- Bistro the Satisfied
"XP-schmex-P! Just pure eye-candy that has a rotten licensing agreement! You gotta be crazy as a loon to fall for it! Bleccch! I can do without it!" --- Bistro the Cynic
"Ooooooooo! Vista!! Look at the cool 3D cascading windows and the neato-keeno Start menu! I LIKE dat!" --- Bistro the Loon
Funnily enough, this is what many people thought back then, and are probably thinking now. Personally, I am too much of a sucker to miss out on what others have. But the fact is, there has never been an operating system that has satisfied my needs as XP has. It certainly meets my own criteria and I am very happy using it (as opposed to older OS's). From what I've read, besides the eye candy, Vista doesn't have enough new features to warrant throwing XP out the window (no pun intended) and installing Vista.Quote:
Originally Posted by bistro
I will get Vista through MS Action Pack, but if I didn't, I highly doubt I would go out and buy it for at least 3 years (when MS will stop supporting XP).
Despite the lousy licensing, I know I will still get it....but it will be a XP-Vista dual boot for quite some time. Already finding it difficult to get some drivers that are Vista-compatible and some of my coveted legacy programs won't run at all. I DO like most of the new functions that Vista offers....at least someone is still thinking up there in Redmond.
I like what's in Vista too, for the most part. But what does surprise me is the things that haven't changed (some of which people have been complaining about for years). Like Windows Explorer still won't open to the size that you want. And in this super secure OS, file extensions are still hidden by default. And they still have "automatically restart" checked in System Properties. I could go on and on.
Anyway, my Vista rig's mobo died this weekend, so my testing days are over for a while, until I get it fixed - there is no real chance of getting Vista to run on my older machine :(
Yeah....I've noticed you still have to go through the OS and disable/uncheck the same old nuisances.
I'm perfectly happy using Win98SE, WinMe and Win2k at home but my almost 6 year old PC is getting ready to push up daisy's so I need to by a new PC that will probably have XP installed by default.Quote:
Originally Posted by usil
By default of the manufacturer, or are you going to build your own?
As I'll probably go with Dell or HP it will be by manufacturer default.
I am going to try very hard not to buy Vista for two reasons, price and this ridiculous licensing rubbish.
Why dont we all get together and make a mass pledge not to buy it, we could even close this Vista forum in protest. At the end of the day most of us here are nuts about computers and these licensing rules need to be changed.
If we closed the Vista forum and stated clearly why it would soon spread to other forums and I guarantee that Microsoft would take notice. So I say lets take action and get Microsoft to change their mind why there is still time.
Remember a feint heart never won a fair license.