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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:50 am
Post subject: Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
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http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
system in China.
The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
as of Wednesday.
The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
likely to turn to pirated versions.
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the message is clear.
if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
price too.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:50 am
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http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
system in China.
The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
as of Wednesday.
The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
likely to turn to pirated versions.
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the message is clear.
if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
price too.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:50 am
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Wow! I can sleep tonight knowing the Chineese can get Vista for $66. They
will still pirate it!
<whoami.com> wrote in message
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> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
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> Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
>
> Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
> system in China.
>
> The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
> Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
> as of Wednesday.
>
> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>
> ===================
> the message is clear.
> if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
> price too.
> LOL |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:50 am
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Wow! I can sleep tonight knowing the Chineese can get Vista for $66. They
will still pirate it!
<whoami.com> wrote in message
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> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
>
> Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
>
> Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
> system in China.
>
> The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
> Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
> as of Wednesday.
>
> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>
> ===================
> the message is clear.
> if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
> price too.
> LOL |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:02 am
Post subject: RE: Microsoft slashes Vista price in China [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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It is all about making MORE money.
We, in the Western world, are the ones that put Microsoft where they are
today by buying their producst over the years.
And in return, Billy Boy just screws us for more and more money.
Nice way to "thank" your loyal customers Bill.
How about a discount for us?
I won't hold my breath waiting for it.
And Microsoft is guilty of Price Gouging, a Crime in my country.
"whoami.com" wrote:
> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
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> Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
>
> Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
> system in China.
>
> The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
> Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
> as of Wednesday.
>
> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>
> ===================
> the message is clear.
> if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
> price too.
> LOL
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:03 am
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I was in Vietnam a few months ago and you could buy all vista editons for
$2. Hmmm $118 or $2....what to do?
"Bill Yanaire" <bill DeleteThis @yanaire.com> wrote in message
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> Wow! I can sleep tonight knowing the Chineese can get Vista for $66.
> They will still pirate it!
>
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> <whoami.com> wrote in message
> news:deq6b3htn6ok0vgrjrj5s39uscp1frnddc@4ax.com...
>> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
>>
>> Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
>>
>> Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
>> system in China.
>>
>> The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
>> Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
>> as of Wednesday.
>>
>> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
>> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
>> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
>> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>>
>> ===================
>> the message is clear.
>> if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
>> price too.
>> LOL
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:03 am
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If I give you my address, I'll send you $50 can you order me 25 copies?
"Timster" <a.RemoveThis@anon.com> wrote in message
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>I was in Vietnam a few months ago and you could buy all vista editons for
> $2. Hmmm $118 or $2....what to do?
>
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> "Bill Yanaire" <bill.RemoveThis@yanaire.com> wrote in message
> news:eZ9%234df1HHA.5796@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Wow! I can sleep tonight knowing the Chineese can get Vista for $66.
>> They will still pirate it!
>>
>>
>> <whoami.com> wrote in message
>> news:deq6b3htn6ok0vgrjrj5s39uscp1frnddc@4ax.com...
>>> http://news.com.com/Microsoft+slashes+Vista+price+in+China/2100-1016_3...00577.h
>>>
>>> Microsoft slashes Vista price in China
>>>
>>> Microsoft has more than halved the retail price of its Vista operating
>>> system in China.
>>>
>>> The Home Basic edition dropped from $201 (1,521 yuan) to $66, and the
>>> Home Premium package dropped from $238 to $118. The move was effective
>>> as of Wednesday.
>>>
>>> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
>>> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
>>> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
>>> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>>>
>>> ===================
>>> the message is clear.
>>> if more people were pirating Vista elsewhere, we'd be paying half
>>> price too.
>>> LOL
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:49 pm
Post subject: Re: Microsoft slashes Vista price in China [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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whoami.com wrote:
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> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
> likely to turn to pirated versions.
Wow, people have been telling MS that for years. So when are they going
to lower the 800 + US Dollars they charge for Vista Ultimate in Spain.
Talk about a price spread for the pirates ...
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 3:49 pm
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They are keeping the price high in Spain so you will have to continue using
Ubuntu 
"Alias" <iamalias.TakeThisOut@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message
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> whoami.com wrote:
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>> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
>> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
>> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
>> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>
> Wow, people have been telling MS that for years. So when are they going to
> lower the 800 + US Dollars they charge for Vista Ultimate in Spain. Talk
> about a price spread for the pirates ...
> --
> Alias
> To email me, remove shoes |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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Bill Yanaire wrote:
> They are keeping the price high in Spain so you will have to continue using
> Ubuntu
I can buy an OEM generic of Vista if I wanted to buy it and it would
cost me 217 US Dollars but I have a friend who is a system builder and
he gets it wholesale. Most people will have to buy retail and pay over
800 US Dollars or buy a cracked copy. OR, get Ubuntu for free.
Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
Stay with XP
Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
Alias
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> "Alias" <iamalias RemoveThis @shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message
> news:O4Jdwkg1HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> whoami.com wrote:
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>>> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
>>> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
>>> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
>>> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>> Wow, people have been telling MS that for years. So when are they going to
>> lower the 800 + US Dollars they charge for Vista Ultimate in Spain. Talk
>> about a price spread for the pirates ...
>> --
>> Alias
>> To email me, remove shoes
>
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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Alias wrote:
> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> They are keeping the price high in Spain so you will have to continue
>> using Ubuntu
>
> I can buy an OEM generic of Vista if I wanted to buy it and it would
> cost me 217 US Dollars but I have a friend who is a system builder and
> he gets it wholesale. Most people will have to buy retail and pay over
> 800 US Dollars or buy a cracked copy. OR, get Ubuntu for free.
>
> Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
>
> Stay with XP
>
> Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
>
> Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
>
> Alias
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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Alias wrote:
> Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
>
> Stay with XP
>
> Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
>
> Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
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No, not at all!
We only see incompetent losers like you desperately pushing your junk
linux os in a vain attempt to stop the landslide move to Vista.
Guess what, all statistical data says you're fighting a losing battle
and have been ever since Vista went RTM.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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I get my Windows OS for free. I get my Microsoft development suite for
free. I get lots of money to write software. The best part of the equation
is that I don't EVER have to look at Ubuntu!
Just FYI
"Alias" <iamalias DeleteThis @shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message
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> Bill Yanaire wrote:
>> They are keeping the price high in Spain so you will have to continue
>> using Ubuntu
>
> I can buy an OEM generic of Vista if I wanted to buy it and it would cost
> me 217 US Dollars but I have a friend who is a system builder and he gets
> it wholesale. Most people will have to buy retail and pay over 800 US
> Dollars or buy a cracked copy. OR, get Ubuntu for free.
>
> Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
>
> Stay with XP
>
> Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
>
> Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
>
> Alias
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <iamalias DeleteThis @shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message
>> news:O4Jdwkg1HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> whoami.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> The price cut is the company's latest effort to tackle the rampant
>>>> software piracy in China, according to The Wall Street Journal. The
>>>> theory is that if legitimate software costs less, people will be less
>>>> likely to turn to pirated versions.
>>> Wow, people have been telling MS that for years. So when are they going
>>> to lower the 800 + US Dollars they charge for Vista Ultimate in Spain.
>>> Talk about a price spread for the pirates ...
>>> --
>>> Alias
>>> To email me, remove shoes
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>>
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:39:21 -0700, Frank <fb.RemoveThis@nospaner.cnm> wrote:
>Alias wrote:
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>> Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
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>> Stay with XP
>>
>> Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
>>
>> Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
>>
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>No, not at all!
>We only see incompetent losers like you desperately pushing your junk
>linux os in a vain attempt to stop the landslide move to Vista.
>Guess what, all statistical data says you're fighting a losing battle
>and have been ever since Vista went RTM.
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:48 pm
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Adam Albright wrote:
> On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:39:21 -0700, Frank <fb.TakeThisOut@nospaner.cnm> wrote:
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>>Alias wrote:
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>>>Do you see how MS is pushing people to do one of the following:
>>>
>>>Stay with XP
>>>
>>>Buy a cracked copy of Vista for cheap
>>>
>>>Use Ubuntu on all their machines.
>>>
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>>No, not at all!
>>We only see incompetent losers like you desperately pushing your junk
>>linux os in a vain attempt to stop the landslide move to Vista.
>>Guess what, all statistical data says you're fighting a losing battle
>>and have been ever since Vista went RTM.
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>
> Hey Frank, can you possibly crawl any further up Microsoft's ass?
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>
Geeze, not as long as you're got your stupid pointy head lodged all the
way up there!
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