osnews.com— The news has been around, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the development process at Microsoft has to change after Windows Vista.
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If they would, I wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole, I wouldn't look at it with a welding mask on and I wouldn't use it if it was the last OS on the globe. No. No way. Not interested. Bye.
I would try it, but it will never happen. Currently I am starting to look more at Linux options and Ubuntu is starting to look good. Its free and it is a nice OS. One of the best I have ever played with. Personally I think MS is going downhill. And if they continue with DRM they will cease to exist.
I don't believe it would happen. For the same reason that Linux isn't on more desktops. People feel comfortable with an OS that they paid for. Paying for it validates it.
The only reason to even float this theory is the mysterious threat that Apple OS X 86 will run on any PC. If Apple gets into the OS market and starts selling OS X 86 for use on any PC, then MS will be in trouble... free OS's would be a way to make sure they keep Microsoft on every PC desktop.....Just a theory ... :D
You mean they haven't been giving it away for free? I thought that was why they started using that new distribution software back when XP came out... what was it, Kazaa or something like that. I didn't realize people paid for it. That's weird.
First off, while Microsoft may feel some pressure from other OSs, the fact remains that they're still running on something like 90% of all personal and business computers. They're not scrambling yet.I do believe they're going to have a hell of a time getting vista on its feet. Not only are there significantly higher system requirements, there is now a steeper learning curve. For people who have been using windows--especially less technically inclined folk-- the new virtual folders thing is going to mess with their heads. This is on top of new interfaces that they won't want to have to learn. Not to mention MS is dropping the Office 12 bomb on them around the same time with it's new interface to learn.There is going to be a lot of resistance to Vista. There's no doubt in my mind. XP is a powerful OS that is familiar and already does much of what people want and need. The only issue people have with XP is its security, and I doubt people will feel any more assured in a switch to Vista. I think MS is too concerned that people will be drawn in by the asthetic qualities of other operating systems. That's what their advertisement and hype has been focused on. Aero this and Glass that. Free copies of Vista? I'm not sure the price is the biggest concern. Most people, when they realized the advantages of XP over previous versions of windows sprung for the upgrade. They'll do the same for Vista if it proves worthy. MS won't be giving away free OSs anytime soon.
No one gives a hot s**t about any operating system. If OS supirority was an issue we would all be using AmigaDOS.For Web, E-mail, and the occasional Word Preccisng document that the vast majority of the world uses their system for, any recent Knoppix distro is more than enough OS. Add a USB memory key and you don't even NEED a hard drive.What people care about is the apps that run on their system. OS X is the golden savoir ONLY because it's not M$ and it can still run Adobe stuff.If Adobe goes Linux, I simply don't need Windows anymore.For games... as soon as the game creators realize they will have 100% control of the environment with a Knoppix trimmed only to run their games, M$ is going to take another major hit.Is there any real reason to run your game on the bloatware that is Windows instead of a trimmed and tuned version of Linux that can boot from you DVD drive.No end user wants to pay they're hard end cash to instal M$ DRM (Democracy Removal Managment) on their system.It's like making Rodny King swipe his credit card before he gets a beat down from the Cops.Microsoft has forgotten the first law of business. "The CUSTOMER is always right." Not the debveloper, or content provider, not even the Government.
wzzrdSep 19, 2005
If they would, I wouldn't touch it with a 10-ft pole, I wouldn't look at it with a welding mask on and I wouldn't use it if it was the last OS on the globe. No. No way. Not interested. Bye.
voideSep 20, 2005
Goat2, honestly, your the first person I've heard that from...ever.Though, it's nice to see somebody who doesn't hate Microsoft on here, for a change
ke4wkpSep 20, 2005
I would try it, but it will never happen. Currently I am starting to look more at Linux options and Ubuntu is starting to look good. Its free and it is a nice OS. One of the best I have ever played with. Personally I think MS is going downhill. And if they continue with DRM they will cease to exist.
caldrounSep 20, 2005
I don't believe it would happen. For the same reason that Linux isn't on more desktops. People feel comfortable with an OS that they paid for. Paying for it validates it.
wolfman_kSep 20, 2005
The only reason to even float this theory is the mysterious threat that Apple OS X 86 will run on any PC. If Apple gets into the OS market and starts selling OS X 86 for use on any PC, then MS will be in trouble... free OS's would be a way to make sure they keep Microsoft on every PC desktop.....Just a theory ... :D
hawks5999Sep 20, 2005
You mean they haven't been giving it away for free? I thought that was why they started using that new distribution software back when XP came out... what was it, Kazaa or something like that. I didn't realize people paid for it. That's weird.
ericesqueSep 20, 2005
First off, while Microsoft may feel some pressure from other OSs, the fact remains that they're still running on something like 90% of all personal and business computers. They're not scrambling yet.I do believe they're going to have a hell of a time getting vista on its feet. Not only are there significantly higher system requirements, there is now a steeper learning curve. For people who have been using windows--especially less technically inclined folk-- the new virtual folders thing is going to mess with their heads. This is on top of new interfaces that they won't want to have to learn. Not to mention MS is dropping the Office 12 bomb on them around the same time with it's new interface to learn.There is going to be a lot of resistance to Vista. There's no doubt in my mind. XP is a powerful OS that is familiar and already does much of what people want and need. The only issue people have with XP is its security, and I doubt people will feel any more assured in a switch to Vista. I think MS is too concerned that people will be drawn in by the asthetic qualities of other operating systems. That's what their advertisement and hype has been focused on. Aero this and Glass that. Free copies of Vista? I'm not sure the price is the biggest concern. Most people, when they realized the advantages of XP over previous versions of windows sprung for the upgrade. They'll do the same for Vista if it proves worthy. MS won't be giving away free OSs anytime soon.
rattelerSep 20, 2005
No one gives a hot s**t about any operating system. If OS supirority was an issue we would all be using AmigaDOS.For Web, E-mail, and the occasional Word Preccisng document that the vast majority of the world uses their system for, any recent Knoppix distro is more than enough OS. Add a USB memory key and you don't even NEED a hard drive.What people care about is the apps that run on their system. OS X is the golden savoir ONLY because it's not M$ and it can still run Adobe stuff.If Adobe goes Linux, I simply don't need Windows anymore.For games... as soon as the game creators realize they will have 100% control of the environment with a Knoppix trimmed only to run their games, M$ is going to take another major hit.Is there any real reason to run your game on the bloatware that is Windows instead of a trimmed and tuned version of Linux that can boot from you DVD drive.No end user wants to pay they're hard end cash to instal M$ DRM (Democracy Removal Managment) on their system.It's like making Rodny King swipe his credit card before he gets a beat down from the Cops.Microsoft has forgotten the first law of business. "The CUSTOMER is always right." Not the debveloper, or content provider, not even the Government.
jammerdelraySep 20, 2005
Also a apple ceo commenting on what a rival should do?!? Rule #1 never listen to your arch rival enemy
web_weaselSep 21, 2005
First they have to finish Vista.