Just how screwed up is that?
UPDATE: More info on the stupidity. (We've heard all along that MS wanted to go the 'Software as Service' route... looks like they've taken their OS one step closer. And what's with prohibiting users from putting .iso files on some versions of Windows???? )
UPDATE 2: Paul Thurrott tackles some of these rumors - to say that they're all hooeeey. Frankly, if you read his overview of what's going on it's part Jedi Mind trick ("these aren't the droids you're looking for"), part appology ("it's always been like this... so sit down and shut up"), and part Kool-aid ("Microsoft knows better than you what you REALLY want"). Yes, it looks like some licensing things people were complaining about were overblown, and I'm guilty of posting links to them here. But there are also some lame problems. e.g., Paul points out that no one in their right mind would ever want to virtualize something other than Vista Biz and Vista Ultimate, and I think of software developers and testers... That, and any of the licensing things that people were worried about ONLY affect Power Users - so, in Microsoft's opinion, there's nothing to worry about. pfffbbbt.
I can't believe this. Already, I'm upset at the lack of features and delayed ship date, but this just makes me want to stick with XP even more. I can't imagine choosing to upgrade of my own will.
Posted by: Jon | October 13, 2006 at 11:21 AM
I am not going to upgrade to Vista - at least not anytime soon. I'll probably stay on XP for a while, and begin looking at Linux over the next couple years. If Linux is not a viable alternative by the time XP is obsolete, then I'll have a tough decision to make...
My reasons for not upgrading to Vista include the overbearing anti-piracy features and the user-unfriendly DRM restrictions. The potential license issues discussed here simply reinforce my perception that Microsoft may be losing its way and could be setting itself up for even more trouble in the future from emerging competitors.
Posted by: Dave | October 19, 2006 at 07:55 AM