__/ [ Linonut ] on Thursday 16 November 2006 03:04 \__
> After takin' a swig o' grog, B Gruff belched out this bit o' wisdom:
>
>> Always remember, the software cost is only 8% of the total:-
>>
>> http://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/netos/article.php/3643961
>
> "The CAL Con
> Whoever originally conned customers into paying for client access
> licenses is some kind of evil genius. You're already paying for the
> server license. CALs don't give you anything extra, not even support.
> Just less money to call your own. Some Linux vendors charge CALs. I
> point the finger of shame at them."
>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/PRODUCTS/info/product.aspx?view=22&pcid=4e9986a1-21eb-4a1d-b863-d5ec3dc49add&type=ovr
>
> Full Version
> Microsoft® Windows® Terminal Svr CAL 2003 English Microsoft License
> Pack 5 User CALL
> $749.00
>
> Of course, I'm sure you can get a much better deal if you make Linux
> noises to Crimosoft.
Vista costs more than a computer in Australia
,----[ Quote ]
| Microsoft has released Australian pricing for Windows Vista, revealing
| that its high-end version of the new operating system will actually cost
| more than a well-configured desktop or as much as a low-end notebook
| computer.
`----
http://www.itwire.com.au/content/view/6154/53/
Hmmm... and that's the O/S alone. Wait until you get some /real/ software to
replace paint.exe and notepad.exe.
Best wishes,
Roy
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