On Fri, 20 Jul 2007 06:09:37 +0200, Hadron
<hadronquark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>John Locke <johnlocke98513@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 16:00:15 +0100, Roy Schestowitz
>> <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>How to make Windows XP last for the next seven years
>>>
>> Our company has decided to stay with XP but put a long range plan into
>> effect for conversion to Linux. We will purchase no more Microsoft
>
>I dont believe you John. How long term? What "road plan" did they read
>for "Linux" which guarentees the apps they use will be there in 10
>years? What does your company think of Linus's spat with Mr Gnus about
>the GPL?
>
For the regular staff we've decided to stay with XP for the next five
years and keep an eye on Linux developments. Hell..I could run Windows
2000 Pro for the next five years if I wanted to.
The execs, however, will be getting Ubuntu installs (dual boot) to try
out some time later this year.
And NO, they don't care about the bickering with GPL. That'll get
sorted out in time.
>> incenses. There is absolutely no need whatsoever to upgrade to Vista.
>>
>> I understand that Vista volume licensing will now require key
>> activation, tracking and reporting through a key management server.
>> Lovely. Very trusting of Microsoft. Another reason not to upgrade.
>
>Sorry? Its been that way for years for licensed SW.
>
>You do know, of course, that most "professional" bespoke apps are
>licensed per seat and charged by the year?
I have an XP volume license for 15 clients. I have one media disk.
You stick the disk in and key in the serial number when requested to
do so. There's no activation. Its the honor system. That's the way it
should be as far as licensing goes. That's changed with Vista.
>>
>>>The Number One Reason Why Vista is Better than XP
>>>Watch the comments...
>>
>> Slop a new coat of paint on that old 59 Ford and see how much faster
>> it'll sell !!
>>
>> In the U.S., looks are a vital selling factor. Sad but true.
>>
>
>I had hopes for you. But every now and again you come out with a real
>"Roy'esque" blunder.
Blunder ? I live in the real world. Marketing sells products. Products
don't sell themselves. Microsoft figured that out a long long time
ago. Windows for Workgroups ?? What a joke. Sold like hotcakes though.
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