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I will gladly wait
 Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. "anandk" <> wrote in message news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... > Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or 'not > to > upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! Now > ? > Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to iron > out > minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when > they > read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The blog > gets > a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 not > coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill sure > is > active ! > > To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by 2010" > ! > Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to > udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the > date > slips ? > > True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts the > cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws > speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do > these > days with computers. > > But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing > board > for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the > customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is threatening > to > steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public > MindSpace > !!! > > Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its Mktg > does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft > then > needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest quarter > period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does > actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service > Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or otherwise, > throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability Pack" > being an example. > > My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! ;-) > -- > www.WinVistaClub.com > Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. > |
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> I will gladly wait > > Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. Or you could pay nothing and get Ubuntu with Beryl and see what Aero was supposed to be. -- Alias To email me, remove what's invalid > > "anandk" <> wrote in message > news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... >> Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or 'not >> to >> upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! Now >> ? >> Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to iron >> out >> minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when >> they >> read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The blog >> gets >> a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 not >> coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill sure >> is >> active ! >> >> To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by 2010" >> ! >> Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to >> udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the >> date >> slips ? >> >> True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts the >> cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws >> speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do >> these >> days with computers. >> >> But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing >> board >> for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the >> customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is threatening >> to >> steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public >> MindSpace >> !!! >> >> Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its Mktg >> does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft >> then >> needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest quarter >> period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does >> actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service >> Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or otherwise, >> throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability Pack" >> being an example. >> >> My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! ;-) >> -- >> www.WinVistaClub.com >> Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. >> > > > |
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LOL, you try every possible opportunity.
I probably will provided if our applications and development tools can work with it. Otherwise, I won't bother. "Alias" <> wrote in message news:OhwY%... > xfile wrote: >> I will gladly wait >> >> Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. > > Or you could pay nothing and get Ubuntu with Beryl and see what Aero was > supposed to be. > > -- > Alias > To email me, remove what's invalid >> >> "anandk" <> wrote in message >> news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... >>> Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or 'not >>> to >>> upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! >>> Now >>> ? >>> Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to iron >>> out >>> minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when >>> they >>> read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The blog >>> gets >>> a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 >>> not >>> coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill >>> sure >>> is >>> active ! >>> >>> To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by >>> 2010" >>> ! >>> Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to >>> udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the >>> date >>> slips ? >>> >>> True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts >>> the >>> cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws >>> speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do >>> these >>> days with computers. >>> >>> But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing >>> board >>> for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the >>> customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is threatening >>> to >>> steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public >>> MindSpace >>> !!! >>> >>> Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its Mktg >>> does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft >>> then >>> needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest >>> quarter >>> period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does >>> actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service >>> Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or >>> otherwise, >>> throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability >>> Pack" >>> being an example. >>> >>> My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! ;-) >>> -- >>> www.WinVistaClub.com >>> Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. >>> >> >> >> > |
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> LOL, you try every possible opportunity. > > I probably will provided if our applications and development tools can work > with it. Otherwise, I won't bother. Why don't you ask about those programs at alt.os.linux.ubuntu? -- Alias To email me, remove what's invalid > > > > "Alias" <> wrote in message > news:OhwY%... >> xfile wrote: >>> I will gladly wait >>> >>> Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. >> Or you could pay nothing and get Ubuntu with Beryl and see what Aero was >> supposed to be. >> >> -- >> Alias >> To email me, remove what's invalid >>> "anandk" <> wrote in message >>> news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... >>>> Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or 'not >>>> to >>>> upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! >>>> Now >>>> ? >>>> Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to iron >>>> out >>>> minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when >>>> they >>>> read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The blog >>>> gets >>>> a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 >>>> not >>>> coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill >>>> sure >>>> is >>>> active ! >>>> >>>> To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by >>>> 2010" >>>> ! >>>> Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to >>>> udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the >>>> date >>>> slips ? >>>> >>>> True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts >>>> the >>>> cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws >>>> speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do >>>> these >>>> days with computers. >>>> >>>> But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing >>>> board >>>> for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the >>>> customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is threatening >>>> to >>>> steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public >>>> MindSpace >>>> !!! >>>> >>>> Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its Mktg >>>> does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft >>>> then >>>> needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest >>>> quarter >>>> period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does >>>> actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service >>>> Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or >>>> otherwise, >>>> throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability >>>> Pack" >>>> being an example. >>>> >>>> My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! ;-) >>>> -- >>>> www.WinVistaClub.com >>>> Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. >>>> >>> >>> > > |
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No worry.
I have people to ask if I really want to. And for the record, even if (a big one) I try, it won't be your credit It is that much I "like" Vista.I will try Apple as well except they are really expensive. "Alias" <> wrote in message news:... > xfile wrote: >> LOL, you try every possible opportunity. > > > >> >> I probably will provided if our applications and development tools can >> work with it. Otherwise, I won't bother. > > Why don't you ask about those programs at alt.os.linux.ubuntu? > > -- > Alias > To email me, remove what's invalid >> >> >> >> "Alias" <> wrote in message >> news:OhwY%... >>> xfile wrote: >>>> I will gladly wait >>>> >>>> Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. >>> Or you could pay nothing and get Ubuntu with Beryl and see what Aero was >>> supposed to be. >>> >>> -- >>> Alias >>> To email me, remove what's invalid >>>> "anandk" <> wrote in message >>>> news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... >>>>> Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or >>>>> 'not >>>>> to >>>>> upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! >>>>> Now >>>>> ? >>>>> Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to >>>>> iron >>>>> out >>>>> minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when >>>>> they >>>>> read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The >>>>> blog >>>>> gets >>>>> a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 >>>>> not >>>>> coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill >>>>> sure >>>>> is >>>>> active ! >>>>> >>>>> To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by >>>>> 2010" >>>>> ! >>>>> Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to >>>>> udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the >>>>> date >>>>> slips ? >>>>> >>>>> True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts >>>>> the >>>>> cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws >>>>> speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do >>>>> these >>>>> days with computers. >>>>> >>>>> But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing >>>>> board >>>>> for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the >>>>> customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is >>>>> threatening >>>>> to >>>>> steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public >>>>> MindSpace >>>>> !!! >>>>> >>>>> Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its >>>>> Mktg >>>>> does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft >>>>> then >>>>> needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest >>>>> quarter >>>>> period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does >>>>> actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service >>>>> Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or >>>>> otherwise, >>>>> throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability >>>>> Pack" >>>>> being an example. >>>>> >>>>> My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! >>>>> ;-) >>>>> -- >>>>> www.WinVistaClub.com >>>>> Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. >>>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> > |
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Just like clockwork. The Ubuntu marketing department chimes in with his
Ubuntu banter. Give it a rest and go slither over to the Ubuntu groups "Alias" <> wrote in message news:OhwY%... > xfile wrote: >> I will gladly wait >> >> Actually, I will gladly pay $100-150 for XP SP2 + Aero. > > Or you could pay nothing and get Ubuntu with Beryl and see what Aero was > supposed to be. > > -- > Alias > To email me, remove what's invalid >> >> "anandk" <> wrote in message >> news:7DD0D0F3-F6A0-40B8-9F25-... >>> Vista has 'just' been released...well, almost just. 'To upgrade' or 'not >>> to >>> upgrade' or 'when to updrade', is the question on top of most minds ! >>> Now >>> ? >>> Or After the SP1. Corporates & Individuals, waiting for the SP1 to iron >>> out >>> minor Vista issues, before deciding to take the plunge, feel good when >>> they >>> read in a reputed blog : "Vista SP1 coming soon, say sources !" The blog >>> gets >>> a lot of reads. Then two days, later the same writer again says : "SP1 >>> not >>> coming so soon !" The Blog again gets a lot of hits ! The rumour mill >>> sure >>> is >>> active ! >>> >>> To add fuel to fire, is all talk of "Windows7". "Expect Windows7 by >>> 2010" >>> ! >>> Hey, thats just 3 years from now ! Sould one then wait for Windows7 to >>> udgrade, which is said to be a really outstanting OS ! But what if the >>> date >>> slips ? >>> >>> True, such talk always keeps Microsoft in the news, but it also hurts >>> the >>> cause of consumers waiting to upgrade. No doubt, Windows always draws >>> speculation, probably because it is so basic to everything that we do >>> these >>> days with computers. >>> >>> But again sources say that currently the Windows7 is still on drawing >>> board >>> for MS. There is still a lot of innovation that needs to flow to the >>> customers from Vista launch. But with such talk, Windows7 is threatening >>> to >>> steal the thunder away from Vista and eclipse Vista/SP1 in public >>> MindSpace >>> !!! >>> >>> Internally, MS doesn't want dust kicking on Windows7; Not even its Mktg >>> does; Its is just what speculators have been talking about ! Microsoft >>> then >>> needs to issue a clear cut time frame, well atleast to the nearest >>> quarter >>> period, as to when a consumer should expect the SP1, If at all it does >>> actually plan to release one. Or is it abandoning the idea of "Service >>> Packs", and just release these fixes through Windows Update or >>> otherwise, >>> throughout the year, the latest "Vista Compatibility and Reliability >>> Pack" >>> being an example. >>> >>> My advice to those planning to upgrade ... The best time is NOW !!! ;-) >>> -- >>> www.WinVistaClub.com >>> Microsoft MVP 2007 Awardee. >>> >> >> >> > |
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