If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It?

Kernel Sanders

Sincere apologies if this has been posted before, but I was just trying to gague the general "mood" of the community.

Let me explain.....there are 2 reasons why Windows XP Pro and Office 2003 Professional will be my last experience with Microsoft software:

1) Ridiculous Pricing - Who the hell can afford to pay those sort of prices for an OS and an Office Suite? Also, why would you want to? (P.S My current Microsoft software was heavily subsidised as I bought it through my University)

2) Principal - Unethical corporate behaviour, and the fact that my personal freedoms and privacy are being invaded through use of Microsoft software. (Activation, Genuine Windows, Intrusive Windows Updates, DRM etc...)

So.... even if Microsoft payed me say...... £100/$173 to use Windows Vista Ultimate Edition..... I would still say NO THANKS! As, even as the software would be better than free (i'd be paid to use it) my second reason for not using Microsoft software would still stand.

What about the rest of you guys and gals? LOL!

Are you boycotting Microsoft on price or principal?

I would be interested to see what you all have to say.......

Anyway, all the best!

John

briancurtin

Kernel Sanders

Would that be because of your principals, or do you just not like Microsoft software?

All the Best!

John

Master Shake

No. Once M$ started with that "activation" and "Genuine Windows" crap for downloading patches, they lost me.

Bragador

Wow a very though question.

I would say no because of the encryption crap, verisign stuff, "we own your desktop" attitude and the like.

I want people to communicate what they want and do what they want online and Microsoft tends to want a commercial internet.

So I say join the Linux rebellion and give the Internet to the people !

Stormy Eyes

No. I use Windows at work. I don't want to use it at home.

Kernel Sanders

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bragador

Wow a very though question.

I would say no because of the encryption crap, verisign stuff, "we own your desktop" attitude and the like.

I want people to communicate what they want and do what they want online and Microsoft tends to want a commercial internet.

So I say join the Linux rebellion and give the Internet to the people !

I agree with EVERYTHING you just said, and find it very re-assuring that there is someone else that thinks like me!

Thankyou!

All the best!

John

Brunellus

I can't afford the minimum h/w requirements.

bjweeks

Yep I got to have one box with windows. Why not let it be the best windows out?

angkor

3rd option.

I always feel locked in when using Windows, I can't imagine it's going to be different with Vista. I'll happily wander along with Ubuntu and maybe a Powerbook if I find some loose change under my bed.

View Poll Results: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It?
Yes - I'd use it! Its mainly the price thats putting me off Microsoft software.	681	23.59%
No - I dont use Microsoft products out of principal.	695	24.07%
No - I'm not boycotting Microsoft software on price or principal, I just dont like it!	1,511	52.34%
Voters: 2887. You may not vote on this poll

February 21st, 2006	#1
Kernel Sanders Quad Shot of Ubuntu Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom My beans are hidden!	If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It? Sincere apologies if this has been posted before, but I was just trying to gague the general "mood" of the community. Let me explain.....there are 2 reasons why Windows XP Pro and Office 2003 Professional will be my last experience with Microsoft software: 1) Ridiculous Pricing - Who the hell can afford to pay those sort of prices for an OS and an Office Suite? Also, why would you want to? (P.S My current Microsoft software was heavily subsidised as I bought it through my University) 2) Principal - Unethical corporate behaviour, and the fact that my personal freedoms and privacy are being invaded through use of Microsoft software. (Activation, Genuine Windows, Intrusive Windows Updates, DRM etc...) So.... even if Microsoft payed me say...... £100/$173 to use Windows Vista Ultimate Edition..... I would still say NO THANKS! As, even as the software would be better than free (i'd be paid to use it) my second reason for not using Microsoft software would still stand. What about the rest of you guys and gals? LOL! Are you boycotting Microsoft on price or principal? I would be interested to see what you all have to say....... Anyway, all the best! John

February 21st, 2006	#2
briancurtin Way Too Much Ubuntu Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago My beans are hidden!	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It? no.

February 21st, 2006	#3
Kernel Sanders Quad Shot of Ubuntu Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom My beans are hidden!	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use Would that be because of your principals, or do you just not like Microsoft software? All the Best! John

February 21st, 2006	#4
Master Shake Gee! These Aren't Roasted! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Beans: 166 Ubuntu Breezy 5.10	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use No. Once M$ started with that "activation" and "Genuine Windows" crap for downloading patches, they lost me. __________________ "Who is THE DRIZZLE?"

February 21st, 2006	#5
Bragador A Carafe of Ubuntu Join Date: Feb 2006 Beans: 102 Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It? Wow a very though question. I would say no because of the encryption crap, verisign stuff, "we own your desktop" attitude and the like. I want people to communicate what they want and do what they want online and Microsoft tends to want a commercial internet. So I say join the Linux rebellion and give the Internet to the people !

February 21st, 2006	#6
Stormy Eyes May the Ubuntu Be With You! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under the Jolly Roger Beans: 1,564	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use No. I use Windows at work. I don't want to use it at home. __________________ My sole duty is to my own happiness and well-being. I recognize no other.

February 21st, 2006	#8
Brunellus Ubuntu Bitter Roast Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Planet NoVA Beans: 3,206 Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope (testing)	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use It? I can't afford the minimum h/w requirements. __________________ Don't be a menace to ubuntu while drinkin' your juice n da hood \| Fluxbox Howto \| my blog JABBER: ubuntuforums' preferred IM protocol how to set up Jabber for Ubuntu\|Jabber FAQ my last.fm page

February 21st, 2006	#9
bjweeks Quad Shot of Ubuntu Join Date: Jul 2005 Beans: 475	Re: If Microsoft Gave Away Windows Vista Ultimate Edition For Free.... Would You Use Yep I got to have one box with windows. Why not let it be the best windows out?

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