Microsoft Greedy Or What?

Vista will come in many flavors, but the full version is scheduled to
cost around $300 per computer. Apple sells a family license for its
full version that covers up to 5 computers for a total cost of only
$199. Linux is free.

Most of the time, I don't even see Windows, because I'm using some
application such as firefox, eudora, excel and so on. Since an
operating system spends most of its time supporting the applications
that the user is running, I can't understand why Microsoft is charging
so much money.

Although I have a Linux server which I use for storing all my user
data (Windows security being what it is), I still HAVE TO use Windows
for some applications. Of course, I will not upgrade my 3 computers
from Windows XP for as long as I can; but I fear that eventually, I
will be FORCED to upgrade.

I guess this is the power of the monopoly. In the bad old days, there
was only one phone company and everyone had to pay lots of money if
they wanted to use the phone; especially if you wanted to talk to
someone in another state. Along came the breakup of that monopoly;
then came cell phones, and now voice over IP (such as Vonage). You
can now make an unlimited number of calls both local and long distance
for only $25 a month!

Clearly, the government has failed to protect the consumer in the
realm of computer software.
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