Subj : Re: XP Home -> XP Pro
To   : TOM WALKER
From : JAY EMRIE
Date : Mon Nov 15 2004 11:14 am

TW>-> So now the tables are reversed - The OSs cost more than the computers!!!

TW> NOT quite. But it is a base of economics that Hardware prices will drop
TW>as Production rises. Everything in the Supply chain is cheaper becomes
TW>with rising consumption of the Individual parts. Have you ever seen the
TW>Discounts for Lots of 100,000 or more.
TW>And in a mechanical process the production process improvements will
TW>lower costs.

Hmmm? Shouldn't the same apply to software? Newer versions are just
improved versions of the previous editions.

TW>NOT so with the Human Brain. There has been little improvement in the
TW>Human Brain. PLUS the Time needed to produce Software has risen
TW>dramaticly as we demand more and more complex Software. So while the
TW>"COST" of making the computer itself is FALLING the "COST" of producing
TW>the Software is RISING!!

I do not think so, see above.

TW>And I will not even address the "After Sale" services we Demand from the
TW>Software side of the Computer World.

It's been my experience that many require a payment for such.

Jay
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