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RE: XP’s end-of-life
By Bioniccrackmonk on 9/28/2007 4:54:45 PM , Rating: 2
Lets compare apples to apples here, not oranges. Hardware is slightly different then software is. Does Adobe lower the price of its software everytime they release a new version? What about Autocad or Microstation? What about Apple, you think their older OS's are cheaper to everyone whenever they release a new one? I am willing to bet no.

In reality, this situation is hard to compare because Windows is on 90% of the computers in the world unlike anything else. Best thing I can think of is if I was selling oxygen and released a higher quality grade, why would I take a hit when I could sell the older stuff for the same price?

Also, do you believe that 5 year old PS2 costs ~$129 to make these days? Besides, the price of the PS2 has come down over the years, its not like Sony did a huge price drop when the PS3 came out anyway.

I wish I was living on cloud nine like you, but I will check in from time to time to let you know how reality is going down here.

RE: XP’s end-of-life
By mondo1234 on 10/1/2007 10:27:27 PM , Rating: 2
Apples to apples? Adobe doesn't usually sell an earlier version of their software for years when a new one comes out. M$ hoses everybody and never drops their prices. What a rip off. At least other companies drop thier prices as time goes on, but not our beloved Balmer. He screws everybody the same and then throws a temper tantrum like a child when it doesn't work out.....


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