Comment Re:While this may not please some... (Score 1) 496
And how much are you willing to pay for this? Don't forget that the Windows Live service required for these add-ons is Free-For-Now, but will likely become JUST like the X-Box live service thus securing the Software-As-Service paradigm.
I'm all for what 7 promises, but I'm also a Business Analyst who can spot trends. Today, 9/25/08, I'll tell you flat out that by 2010's release date, Windows 7 (the kernel) will be a cheap end-user purchase, download or corporate license as that will be the time that the Subscription Levels begin to fund their future model.
NOTE: I'm not calling this a bad thing or a good thing. I'm just saying to be prepared for paying your OS subscription along with your lights, cable, and gas bills.
I'm all for what 7 promises, but I'm also a Business Analyst who can spot trends. Today, 9/25/08, I'll tell you flat out that by 2010's release date, Windows 7 (the kernel) will be a cheap end-user purchase, download or corporate license as that will be the time that the Subscription Levels begin to fund their future model.
NOTE: I'm not calling this a bad thing or a good thing. I'm just saying to be prepared for paying your OS subscription along with your lights, cable, and gas bills.
