Too Much of a Good Thing?

“So the rumors are true: Microsoft is saying that it’ll release six different editions of Windows Vista when the OS–due to show up late this year–arrives. (Actually, there will be twelve versions, since everything will be available in both 32- and 64-bit editions.)

The company will aim three versions of Windows at home users (all of the descriptions that follow are Microsoft’s, not mine)”… Read full article here

[Note: Jeez, are we sure we have enough?! Haven’t these guys ever heard of the “K.I.S.S. Principle”? This is way too many versions/choices and is only going to lead to much initial confusion in the consumer and business marketplaces. Wait a minute! I’m an IT professional/consultant… looking at it from that angle maybe this isn’t that bad after all. Hey, Bill, can we come up with 2-3 more versions please; I’m gonna have two kids in college in a couple of years! {smile} –TG]

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