Vista costs more than a computer in Australia
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| Microsoft has released Australian pricing for Windows Vista, revealing
| that its high-end version of the new operating system will actually cost
| more than a well-configured desktop or as much as a low-end notebook
| computer.
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http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/6154/53/
This shows the dangers of permitting monopolies to thrive. Many years ago
Gates said that people would only pay for software, which is of course
duplicable (without cost). Greed and arrogance may have been the motive.
On a related note, here in the UK Vista will cost $600.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/editorial/windows_vista?camp_id=email_w23_vista
This does not even include software such as office. But it has Solitaire and
Paint!!
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