Larry Qualig wrote:
So some people who are currently paying $$$ for Windows are now willing
to pay $$$ to get a Mac.
So why is it that people would rather pay $$$ for a Mac than get Linux
for free?
The 'lock-in' arguement doesn't work here because they're learning an
entirely new OS. But instead of keeping their existing PC (free) and
getting Linux (also free) they are willing to buy new hardware ($$$)
and Mac software ($$$). I wonder why?
The only thing it proves is that people want pre-installed systems from
a major manufacturer.
Apple is seen as "quality enough" to trust their OS.
It does, as you say, prove there is not necessarily any lockin.
I'm really curious about the performance of OSX browsers for things like
Yahoo that have become more and more MS-plugin oriented.
Do those users have the problems of trying to browse video and news
sites that contain a lot of ActiveX? Do they care?
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