Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

[Guest]

I'm not trying to start an argument on which is better or blah blah blah, but
I was curious. When I buy a new version of OS X, it comes with 5 serial
numbers, that allows me to install it on 5 different systems legally.

My question is will Vista Full version at $399.99 do something similar or is
it only going to be one serial per box?

 

[Richard Urban]

When you buy a new version of OSX, you have already plopped down a wad for
the hardware to place the O/S upon. They have already made a healthy (very
healthy - apparently) commission on the very expensive hardware you
purchased.

Microsoft only sells the software. Of course they will charge more.

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Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
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Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!

 

[Rock]

I'm not trying to start an argument on which is better or blah blah blah,
but
I was curious. When I buy a new version of OS X, it comes with 5 serial
numbers, that allows me to install it on 5 different systems legally.

My question is will Vista Full version at $399.99 do something similar or
is
it only going to be one serial per box?

Same as it has been - one license per.

 

[Guest]

Thank you for this response. My follow up question is do they offer some
kind of deal for multiple serial numbers?

 

[Rock]

Thank you for this response. My follow up question is do they offer some
kind of deal for multiple serial numbers?

They introduced a family discount plan. Purchase either an upgrade or full
version of Vista Ultimate, and you can buy up to two copies of Vista Home
Premium for $49.99 each.

There is volume licensing which I believe starts at a minimum of 5. I don't
know what the costs are.

 

[thetruthhurts]

Can't you just answer the question or move on tard?

 

[Guest]

Ouch... Ok, I was hoping for multiple serials for Ultimate. Not Ultimate and
a lesser grade.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

MS just introduced a family plan but it works differently than Apple's.

I plan to use Apple's family plan ($179 for five licenses) for Leopard. We
have three Macs in our family.

Microsoft's plan is for three licenses for $350 to $500 and are tied to the
Vista Ultimate edition.

Given the different frequencies with which new versions of Windows and OS/X
are released this is not quite as big a difference as it first appears. I
did not have to pay for new XP releases (the service packs) and so my
initial cost in 2001 was all I have had to pay for the three versions of XP
(Gold, SP1, and SP2). On the other hand, I have been spending $129 every 15
to 18 months to keep current with OS/X (I have been buying single licenses
up to now). I have made three purchases of OS/X (I got my first version
preinstalled and have purchased the boxed copies of 10.2, 10.3, and 10.4).

The $390 I have spent on OS/X is actually more than what XP Pro has cost me.
I don't know how the math will work out now that MS also has a family plan,
but anything such plan has to be less expensive than buying three copies of
Windows separately. I sure hope there is a family plan price war in the
offing. Families can use the break!

The Vista family plan is explained on the Windows Anytime Upgrade home page
on microsoft.com.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

As Rock says, the price break is on five, but requires signing up for volume
licensing. Microsoft does sell additional licenses but the difference in
price in slight ($20). If Windows costs you $200 then the second license
costs you $180. Since it is easy to find discounts greater than $20 most
folks just buy a new copy by shopping around rather than a second license
from MS.

 

[Guest]

Well again I wasn't trying to get into an argument with which is better. I
just used that as a quick comparison.

So you're saying if I buy the Ultimate Edition I can install it on 3 systems?

 

[Rock]

Well again I wasn't trying to get into an argument with which is better.
I
just used that as a quick comparison.

So you're saying if I buy the Ultimate Edition I can install it on 3
systems?

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full - and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or buy a
volume license which starts at five.

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

No. You buy Ultimate and go online for one or two licenses for Vista Home
Premium.

The simplest scenario is for the two "other" computers to be running XP
Home. VHP will upgrade XP Home fine, but with XP Pro you will have to clean
install VHP. Doable but requires saving the files and settings, restoring
them after the installation, and reinstallation of the apps.

 

[Guest]

Rock,

Have reviewed a few of your recent responses, must admit that you are very
consistent intentionally agitating and insulting Forum participants; at the
expense of Microsoft's integrity and reputation.

One example below:
***************************
LoLPSU" wrote

Well again I wasn't trying to get into an argument with which is better.
I
just used that as a quick comparison.

So you're saying if I buy the Ultimate Edition I can install it on 3
systems?

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full - and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or buy a
volume license which starts at five.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]


--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

 

[Max]

LOL!!

Yes, how dare he be a "smart-elect".

Still don't quite understand "quoting", huh?
All that effort you wasted copying and pasting.
You must be exhausted!

--
Maxwell Bluemeanie

Rock,

Have reviewed a few of your recent responses, must admit that you are very
consistent intentionally agitating and insulting Forum participants; at
the
expense of Microsoft's integrity and reputation.

One example below:
***************************
LoLPSU" wrote

Well again I wasn't trying to get into an argument with which is better.
I
just used that as a quick comparison.

So you're saying if I buy the Ultimate Edition I can install it on 3
systems?

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install
per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full - and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or buy
a
volume license which starts at five.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]


--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install
per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full -
and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or
buy a
volume license which starts at five.

 

[Paul-B]

They introduced a family discount plan. Purchase either an upgrade
or full version of Vista Ultimate, and you can buy up to two copies
of Vista Home Premium for $49.99 each.

No I can't. Please don't post misleading/untrue information here.

 

[Rock]

No I can't. Please don't post misleading/untrue information here.

What exactly are you talking about?

 

[Rock]

Rock,

Have reviewed a few of your recent responses, must admit that you are very
consistent intentionally agitating and insulting Forum participants; at
the
expense of Microsoft's integrity and reputation.

One example below:
***************************
LoLPSU" wrote

Well again I wasn't trying to get into an argument with which is better.
I
just used that as a quick comparison.

So you're saying if I buy the Ultimate Edition I can install it on 3
systems?

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install
per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full - and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or buy
a
volume license which starts at five.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]


--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

No, where did you get that? Only if you buy three copies. One install
per
license. The Family discount is buy one Ultimate - upgrade or full -
and
get the right to buy up to two Home Premium copies for 49.99 each. Or
buy a
volume license which starts at five.

There was nothing insulting in what I wrote, nor was there any insult
intended. I answered "No" to his question and asked him where he got the
info that formed the basis of his false understanding.

I see that since I called you on posting off topic, useless info you think
you can get back at me? Lol...mind your own business and stop posting off
topic nonsense
__
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

 

[Paul-B]

What exactly are you talking about?

I cannot buy a family discount Vista pack. That option is not open to
me (or to the rest of the world).

 

[Guest]

Rock,

Indeed you repeatedlt demonstrate a very unique skill for harassing and
insulting Microsoft's Customers!

Reference Below:

Nothing moronic about the message I replied to.

He may be wrong but that does not make him stupid –

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LoLPSU" wrote

I'm not trying to start an argument on which is better or blah blah blah,
but
I was curious. When I buy a new version of OS X, it comes with 5 serial
numbers, that allows me to install it on 5 different systems legally.

My question is will Vista Full version at $399.99 do something similar or
is
it only going to be one serial per box?

Same as it has been - one license per.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

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Joseph Geretz" wrote

8:00 - 11:30:

Installing... 10%, 20% .... 65%

11:30:

The upgrade failed. Your original Windows version is being restored...

11:45:

Back to the Windows XP log in screen.

Since I have nothing good to say - I won't say it.

Do you have a question?

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

****************************
Rock,

Have reviewed a few of your recent responses, must admit that you are very
consistent intentionally agitating and insulting Forum participants, at the
expense of Microsoft's integrity and reputation.

--
Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)

 

[Roscoe]

That would be a no.

Can't you just answer the question or move on tard?