Subj : Re: XP Home -> XP Pro
To   : TOM WALKER
From : JAY EMRIE
Date : Sun Nov 14 2004 11:43 am

TW>-> RC>While true, I think it ridiculous that Windows XP can be equal to 50% 
of
TW>the
TW>-> RC>hardware cost for some entry level PC's.

TW>-> I'd hazard a guess that most here would agree!

TW>-> RC>While it was okay 5 years ago when the OS was better priced
TW>proportionately
TW>-> to
TW>-> RC>the cost of hardware, today, it just looks greedy.

TW>-> I also think that most here would agree wholeheartedly with that also.

TW> While I despise Billie Gates and his preditory practices I DO NOT agree
TW>at all.
TW>you cannot compair the price ratios between Hardware and Software at
TW>all. First Hardware in mostly manfacturered in places using either
TW>"Slave Labor" or wage rates Far, FAR, FAR below what is piid i nthis
TW>country. BUT those low paid people have little capability to produce
TW>Intelectual Property like Software.           
TW>While it is a CRAPPY operating system the cost of Windows really is
TW>amasingly CHEEP concidering the Development cost.                
TW>Now for those with the "Free Ride" "Something for Nothing" mindset will
TW>of course disagree, BUT that  dosen't change the FACTS.

Agree or disagree, you'll have to admit that much/maybe most big name
software is grossly over priced. I do not think that any expect a free
ride - most resent being overcharged.

Jay
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