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    Quote Originally Posted by Koolpc View Post
    On another note, who already has Office 2007?
    You'd be hard pushed to have anything more than the BETA as the fulll version goes on release the same time as Vista.

    Am looking forward to that almost as much as Vista cos I just luuuurve my (now unsupported) Office 2007 BETA...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Crabtree View Post
    Weird!
    Ye tis weird!

    Ah well we'll have to wait now I spose
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    Can't say I'm surprised by this...

    "Vista SP1 already in the works for H2 2007"

    http://apcmag.com/5098/microsoft_kick_starts_vista_sp1

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    hehe... YES!

    Along the same lines as to where bears relieve themselves and the religious alignment of the Pope, really...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    You'd be hard pushed to have anything more than the BETA as the fulll version goes on release the same time as Vista.
    Is that right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by toolsong View Post
    Can't say I'm surprised by this...

    "Vista SP1 already in the works for H2 2007"

    http://apcmag.com/5098/microsoft_kick_starts_vista_sp1

    The text of Microsoft's invitation to join the Vista SP1 party is here.

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    I've crashed every MS OS system so far, but haven't tested Vista out yet...if it passes then indeed it is a worthy OS.
    erm my record stands now Vista crashed yesterday and not sure why, it seems after working with my mouse for weeks decided to have an argument. Of course it might be a coincidence and the electricity supply had a blip, but didn't notice the monitor flicker.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick View Post
    You'd be hard pushed to have anything more than the BETA as the fulll version goes on release the same time as Vista.

    Am looking forward to that almost as much as Vista cos I just luuuurve my (now unsupported) Office 2007 BETA...
    I've had the full version of Office 2007 for a few days now. Installed it on a few pc's at work. Runs nicely, i love the new layout.

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    I think Nick meant the retail release. Businesses with Software Assurance and volume licensing agreements should have had it a while now. If Joe User at home has it there's something a bit dodgy about it. I'm still running Beta 2 TR, which is sweet enough.

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    i dont want to be drawn into an argument on details as i think its all been covered .. gr8 article btw ... Msofts press relaeses only go to prove what we all new

    they are a bunch of ***** (insurt desired expletive)
    yes i know its not very constructive ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr_Ub3r View Post
    i dont want to be drawn into an argument on details as i think its all been covered .. gr8 article btw ... Msofts press relaeses only go to prove what we all new

    they are a bunch of ***** (insurt desired expletive)
    yes i know its not very constructive ...
    How eloquently put. Not really sure what your point is though...

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    'Retail' OEM versions ease Vista-upgrade pricing pain

    Here's an update, in the form of a news story:

    We now know for sure the sort of prices at which Windows Vista is going to sell in the UK - SCAN Computers having got Microsoft's permission to start taking orders and immediately ship 32-bit and 64-bit 'retail' OEM versions and sell standard retail versions, full and upgrade, for shipping on the official launch day, January 30.

    Standard retail versions look just as expensive as we feared but 'retail' OEM versions are far more reasonable.

    However, OEM versions must be bought at the same time as a qualifying piece of hardware - though this can be a 'non-peripheral computer hardware component'.
    Get the full Monty here.

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    Ill be nipping over to the US (or wherever is cheapest) to pick up some vista ultimate retail copies for me and friends and family.

    There is no way in the world that I will pay &#163;330 for a software license when the exact same license can be had for around &#163;200, just a plane journey away.

    I cant help but wondering who actually pockets the extra money in all this, is it microsoft?
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    I agree with Clunk this is bloody ridiculous for a product that:

    * Does not weigh much per item - very small shipping costs on top of one's already needed
    * Is a standard DVD and very cheap to produce
    * Could even be downloaded!

    MS really are taking the michael with the UK prices, I really am a little miffed
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    Looks like I might have to ask someone going to the US/Canada to pick me up some windows vistas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clunk View Post
    Ill be nipping over to the US (or wherever is cheapest) to pick up some vista ultimate retail copies for me and friends and family.

    There is no way in the world that I will pay £330 for a software license when the exact same license can be had for around £200, just a plane journey away.

    I cant help but wondering who actually pockets the extra money in all this, is it microsoft?
    Just be careful with customs - if you bring back more than a couple chances are they'll start asking questions about reselling...

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