What a snide..stupid comment 'Come on this is Apple'
The pirce of the FULL (non edu) version of Leopard is still a hell of a lot cheaper than the BASIC upgrade version of Vista...and not to mention it sucks a lot less!
I'm sorry but let's get some facts straight here. Home Premium Vista OEM on Newegg is $120. Basic's $95. Let's also note that Apple comes out with OS's a lot more frequently than Microsoft so if you do purchase every single iteration you come out in the same boat in the end.
As for sucking... well, I'm sure you can find people that say the same thing about OSX, Linux, Windows, Kickstart OS, etc..etc..etc.. Just use whatever you like.
That's great and all.. But did someone forget the premium you paid for the hardware? They should give away the OS for the life of your hardware (which is not that long anyways).
"...if you do purchase every single iteration you come out in the same boat in the end."
why do we keep hearing this line? No offense, but please don't assume everyone buys every release - not unless they see some value in it.
Either way, I'd say incremental benefits would outweigh mega-feature-packed releases every 6 years. Even with that, Vista didn't give me too much to get excited about.
It's called quoting. You can put text from the person you're replying to between quote marks, and then comment on what he said. But, take note! If you quote someone, that -doesn't- mean that you agree with them.
Quoting. You should try it some time, it's all the rage these days.
Sadly, Bob, Vista Home Basic ≠ Leopard. The equivalent version of Windows is more expensive than Leopard. The equivalent version of Windows *with upgrade pricing* is more expensive than the non-upgrade price of Leopard. You may have proved Andrew wrong, but your point is still moot.
Sorry, Microsoft Bob. *You* fail.
Ironically, you never hear the Apple haters complain about Microsoft's overpriced software.
I stand corrected...I had my facts slightly wrong...but that doesnt mean it is not a stupid comment still. Leopard cant even be compared to the mess that is Vista...and the above point is right, the equivalent is far more expensive.
@Quix: I never claimed that Vista Home Basic is the same as Leopard. I merely proved that Andrew's claim, that Vista Basic Upgrade is more expensive than Leopard, is false. And you apparently agree with that, so why that makes me fail is a mystery to me.
I realise that you're trying to drag this into a fanboy flamewar, but there's no point. I couldn't care less about Vista or Leopard. Perhaps next time you could adress those people that actually claim either one is better.
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What a snide..stupid comment 'Come on this is Apple'
The pirce of the FULL (non edu) version of Leopard is still a hell of a lot cheaper than the BASIC upgrade version of Vista...and not to mention it sucks a lot less!
"The pirce of the FULL (non edu) version of Leopard is still a hell of a lot cheaper than the BASIC upgrade version of Vista"
Leopard: $129.
Vista Home Basic upgrade: $99. $69 on Amazon.
You fail.
I'm sorry but let's get some facts straight here. Home Premium Vista OEM on Newegg is $120. Basic's $95. Let's also note that Apple comes out with OS's a lot more frequently than Microsoft so if you do purchase every single iteration you come out in the same boat in the end.
As for sucking... well, I'm sure you can find people that say the same thing about OSX, Linux, Windows, Kickstart OS, etc..etc..etc.. Just use whatever you like.
I was reffering to over here in Australia. Visa Basic Upgrade is $199 and Leopard is $158
Have you used the new OSX yet ?
@bob .........How is it cheaper ?????
That's great and all.. But did someone forget the premium you paid for the hardware? They should give away the OS for the life of your hardware (which is not that long anyways).
@bob
Did you just argue against yourself?
"...if you do purchase every single iteration you come out in the same boat in the end."
why do we keep hearing this line? No offense, but please don't assume everyone buys every release - not unless they see some value in it.
Either way, I'd say incremental benefits would outweigh mega-feature-packed releases every 6 years. Even with that, Vista didn't give me too much to get excited about.
Sorry Andrew, but you fail again. I sell Vista Home Premium at work and the retail price is $199 for the RETAIL, boxed edition. Note, you mentioned Vista Home Basic which is even cheaper. Don't forget that the OS X pricing is USD too. Vista HB can be found as cheap as $110.95 from http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=vista+home+basic+oem . VHP can be found as cheap as $132 from http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=vista+home+premium+oem .
@bob and slug:
It's called quoting. You can put text from the person you're replying to between quote marks, and then comment on what he said. But, take note! If you quote someone, that -doesn't- mean that you agree with them.
Quoting. You should try it some time, it's all the rage these days.
Sadly, Bob, Vista Home Basic ≠ Leopard. The equivalent version of Windows is more expensive than Leopard. The equivalent version of Windows *with upgrade pricing* is more expensive than the non-upgrade price of Leopard. You may have proved Andrew wrong, but your point is still moot.
Sorry, Microsoft Bob. *You* fail.
Ironically, you never hear the Apple haters complain about Microsoft's overpriced software.
I stand corrected...I had my facts slightly wrong...but that doesnt mean it is not a stupid comment still. Leopard cant even be compared to the mess that is Vista...and the above point is right, the equivalent is far more expensive.
Debate over.
@Quix: I never claimed that Vista Home Basic is the same as Leopard. I merely proved that Andrew's claim, that Vista Basic Upgrade is more expensive than Leopard, is false. And you apparently agree with that, so why that makes me fail is a mystery to me.
I realise that you're trying to drag this into a fanboy flamewar, but there's no point. I couldn't care less about Vista or Leopard. Perhaps next time you could adress those people that actually claim either one is better.