Is Windows 7 in the Family Way?

Halcon (Advanced member):

Bah! that's nothing if you compare with OS X 5 license, costing a lot less in the USA, also this is targeted to the home users with the lesser version instead of the Ultimate.
I am not impressed by this stunt, Microsoft will have to make an adequate offer to convince the vast majority in buying the OS with the lot lot.

todd_h86 (User):

Quoting Halcon:
Bah! that's nothing if you compare with OS X 5 license, costing a lot less in the USA, also this is targeted to the home users with the lesser version instead of the Ultimate.

Get over it mate, ooooo OSX has 5 user license ooooo, at least MS is going ahead by allowing 3 user instead of 1 which means they are listening to concerns from ages ago finally, but also think about it, how many people have 5 PCs in there house and will upgrade them all to the next OS? probably not as many as 3...... Also, Home Premium is the best fit for the majority of users, it has the media center and other nice features but no way not encryption or gasp cannot join a domain or even run XP mode.... I can see so many home users being dissapointed in that... Home Premium isnt a 'lesser version' its another version.

Halcon you are a douche and should not comment on anything Microsoft related because all your posts are the same, my god they dont offer 5 user licenses my god Microsoft will need to improve to make people buy a lesser OS my god. Go try Windows 7 Home Premium, then try Ultimate and let us know if you are missing out by using the lesser version.... and I mean in a home environment, not in a work place with domains.

Halcon (Advanced member):

Are you working for Microsoft or this company pays you to talk like that?
haven't you read the other news about the people's reaction against Microsoft?
seems you are indifferent regarding the licensing options, to me 5 would be adequate if a the price would be lower and prove to be a value for money.
I am specialising to be an IT, I know what is good not only for me but for other people as well.
I could recommend them to use Linux instead of Windows, so they save money as well; as not all prefer this alternative, some are willing to risk and pirate the software anyway.
While I disagree with this behaviour, I can't force them, is their choice, not mine.

Douglas (User):

Hate to tell you this, Halcon, but people out there actually, gasp, like Windows, or perhaps even need it! And you cannot know what is good for you and other people as well, as everybody has different needs and wants: what you want and need from a computer might be very different to what I want and need from a computer. Ditto for myself and my mother.

(And if you ask me, with a Mac, you're getting half the computer for twice the price).

Ken Johnson (New user):

It's about time for Microsoft to do something like this. Microsoft has do something since Vista has killed everything. i think it's a good idea. We will have to wait to see what's the cost!

Ryan Hothersall (User):

An interesting idea. It will only work if it is not at a crazy high price.

I would find it useful as I have two desktops and a laptop.

Halcon (Advanced member):

Microsoft makes fraudulent claims on everything that makes, So I don't believe them.
What will be next? wake up everyone, this is simple suppositions about the licence method.
To simplify the things, Microsoft has become the scam artist company that other software companies try to imitate, creating a fear factor with its insane conditions and unrealistic pricing.

TV Bis (New user):

Why are people so intent on getting a product that has cost millions to develop for free?? The only reason why Mac gives a licence for five computers is because it is the underdog. You have to attract users somehow and offering these little tit bits keeps the minority smiling.
Microsoft may be slow to respond in a lot of ways but at least they are responding. I would like to see Mac OS change every two years and too cater for many devices and software not just for a Mac.
Both OS's are great so let’s not keep bitching about something that will most likely change again in a few more years.
If everyone is so uptight about Microsoft products then give it a rest – go find a new job or hobby.
Its only computers software for Pete sake!!!!!!!!!!!!

rjsquires (New user):

Just like Office Home and Student 2007. It could be considered a family pack as it has 3 licences for 3 PCs. So this could work - a good (positive) move from Microsoft...now if only they could reduce the price for a Windows 7 Professional Upgrade, everyone would be happy!!! :-)