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by Tondoteottotote on January 14th, 2007

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Whereas a new video game's price gradually goes down as time passes and it gets older (and the same rule applies to computers themselves), why does Windows XP's price stay the same all the way through to Windows Vista's release?

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  • by Im Alec has abandoned this account on January 15th, 2007

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    Because Microsoft can get away with it.

    If you are really keen on a game, you will buy it first up. If you didn't buy it first up, they have to do something to get you later - which is reduce the price. There are hundreds of other games out there you could buy, so they cut their prices to make you buy theirs.

    In the case of hardware, new hardware is continually improving. So to make you buy old hardware instead of new, they have to cut the price of the less-good old hardware.

    In both those cases, you have a choice - other games, other hardware. What choice have you got with Windows? If you were going to run Linux, you already would have - it is free, after all. So they have you over a barrel - by XP at full price, wait to buy Vista at full price, or have your computer sit there with no, or an old, OS.

    Aren't monopolies wonderful? Try Linux.

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  • by Karl Plesz on January 15th, 2007

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    It might have to do with Microsoft's plan to motivate you to buy the newest version as soon as it comes out. If you're purchasing XP right now, it's probably because you have an older version of Windows. Today, I'd venture that Microsoft is less interested in you purchasing XP (which will only be supported for a few more years) and more interested in you purchasing Vista. Especially since Vista will likely force you to buy newer computer parts. If the price of XP were based on perceived market value, you would be more inclined to get it and hold off on Vista.

    Just my guess though. I may be completely out to lunch.

    Why not ask Microsoft? That would make for an interesting phone call /email.

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  • by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on January 14th, 2007

    Mirage V2.0 AWOL

    A video game has a limited appeal, almost seasonal and a limited shelf life.

    An operating system is required for a computer and the usefulness/shelf life is much longer than a game.

    BTW- IT'S MICROSOFT! Monopolies can pull any kind of prank they like.

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  • by EL1 2 on January 14th, 2007

    EL1 2

    Because they can get away with it.

    (But why on Earth would you ever want to buy XP!?)

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  • by bigkado69 on January 14th, 2007

    bigkado69

    look at bill gates,where does he get his money.lol

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