Free Windows IS the next step! (Score 1)

Once they have all the infrastructure in place to handle the pay-per-service approach, and can ensure a steady revenue stream, M$ will give away windows, just as you said. It won't be long before linux is _really_ usable, so they will need to hook users into their services, and a "free" upgrade is how they will do it. Especially if the upgrade doesn't require reformatting, new applications, or other major system changes, and can be downloaded directly from the net and installed with one simple wizard. Oh well, if you can't beat 'em... Guess I'll go buy a book on C#...