Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yesterday I got an email from an online shop where I have bought some hardware, offering me the various versions of Vista. I was absolutely astonished by the price of Vista Ultimate: http://www.tdshop.it/Negozio.asp?IdNegozio...rodotto=8031FA6 That is on special offer! It is 673.525 USD!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numberzz Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 well, thats why someone created bad vista. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 well, thats why someone created bad vista. "BadVista.org: Stopping Vista adoption by promoting free software" I have done that on a regular basis. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackShadowWolf Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I dont understand why they're charging so much for Ultimate, or any other versions for that matter. Its getting past the greed point. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I dont understand why they're charging so much for Ultimate, or any other versions for that matter. Its getting past the greed point. In a sense I am glad. Hopefully they are going to destroy themselves. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 The decission of theirs is just too bad I see it got the best of you [kevin_4e looks at alessandro's sig] Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 I see it got the best of you [kevin_4e looks at alessandro's sig] Yes, I want to try and do more about it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 (edited) That site is a joke, but I do agree the price is absurd$$$$$$$$$$$$M$ Edited February 2, 2007 by joe75 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 That site is a joke Why? I am dual booting OS X and OpenSUSE these days. OpenSUSE has almost everything I need. Smart stats: Installed Packages: 1184 Total Packages: 8253 Total Provides: 31910 Total Requires: 6613 Total Upgrades: 9465 Total Conflicts: 1601 Note that total packages: 8253 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Why? I am dual booting OS X and OpenSUSE these days.OpenSUSE has almost everything I need. Ya so what, so am I. I still think that site wont go anywhere and I'm still gonna run Vista for free Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 All my OS'es ae free, OS X, Vista, XP, and SUSE i dont pay a single cent for any of them, and they all work just like the original Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Novell will start raising prices in future builds now that M$ has their hooks in them. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Ya so what, so am I. I still think that site wont go anywhere and I'm still gonna run Vista for free Well, I suppose I could replace that site with Distrowatch... As to running Vista for free, that is another matter. Novell will start raising prices in future builds now that M$ has their hooks in them. OpenSUSE costs nothing. I suppose it is going to stay that way. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 As to running Vista for free, that is another matter. What....It fell off a truck OpenSUSE costs nothing. I suppose it is going to stay that way. You can buy copies and have install and tech support if you're a n00b. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 You can buy copies and have install and tech support if you're a n00b. Yes I know. There was a time when buying SUSE was the only option (or a FTP download) If you want the 8 Gig DVD you can download it from here: http://www.knetdome.com/bt/ Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-291758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartboy919 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Ultimate doesnt cost 675. It cost like 400 for a full retail install, they have an upgrade for 260, and an OEM for 200. So i guess the retailer was misled Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quixos Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 400 dollars plus new hardware? 400 dollars, and i don't know if i can back up a DVD? restrict me into a coma! they can eat me! anyone geeky enough to mess with OS X on a pc, can certainly amuse themselves with one of the excellent and beautiful linux distros below. Slackware, Ubuntu, Suse, Yoper Dreamlinux DistroWatch Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandmanfvrga Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 (edited) The $670 is for OFFICE ultimate. Yes that price is correct. Though all this is {censored} and I thank God I got my iBook and OSX. Edited February 2, 2007 by sandmanfvrga Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhsh8r Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 bahhahah, i get a free copy of home premium (qualifying hardware purchase...) and 2 copys of business for $20 a piece from a friend since his dads kinda dumb, him and his sister both got qualifying laptops, his dads gonna buy em both full ultimate copys, so i offered $ a piece for the buisness copys and he took:D and yes, i do agree the prices are rediculice. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Ultimate doesnt cost 675. It cost like 400 for a full retail install, they have an upgrade for 260, and an OEM for 200. So i guess the retailer was misled That retailer sells Vista Ultimate for 517,24 € Translated in dollars that is 673.52 USD (approximately) And no, they are not mistaken: the official price is even more. I suppose one could get an English copy for less, but the vast majority of Italians don't understand foreign languages. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 You're getting ripped off there, I buy a load of stuff of ebuyer.com since I live in the UK and I bought an OEM copy for £112.99 (222.28 USD). OEM is for hardware builders so you'll need to buy a piece of hardware with it. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 You're getting ripped off there, I buy a load of stuff of ebuyer.com since I live in the UK and I bought an OEM copy for £112.99 (222.28 USD). OEM is for hardware builders so you'll need to buy a piece of hardware with it. I suppose the OEM version is cheaper here too. But OEMs have some further limitations, if I remember correctly. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe75 Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 they can eat me! anyone geeky enough to mess with OS X on a pc, can certainly amuse themselves with one of the excellent and beautiful linux distros below. Slackware, Ubuntu, Suse, Yoper Dreamlinux DistroWatch Well said :wink2: Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I suppose the OEM version is cheaper here too. But OEMs have some further limitations, if I remember correctly. They can only be installed on 1 machine being the 1st it is installed on. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superhai Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Well that is nothing. Here in Norway the nor version is at NOK 4.675 at the online shops. Which is according to oanda.com 751.50 USD. And I thougth apple used to be greedy. Windows Vista Ultimate NOR Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/40824-outraged/#findComment-292336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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