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| Time: 06:07 EST/11:07 GMT | News Source: *Linked Within Post* | Posted By: Kenneth van Surksum | ||
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Before asking for a new Windows PC this holiday season, remember the old adage: "Be careful what you wish for." In the best of all worlds, we would all benefit from the so-called "network effects" that result from most people using the same software: Everyone could easily communicate with each other and teach each other how to use the software efficiently. Unfortunately, since Microsoft uses network effects to maximize its profits rather than to benefit users, the world it delivers is far from the best. Consider Vista, yet another "great" new operating system that Microsoft rolled out this year, together with Office 2007. The first person at my company to use Vista was our executive vice president. He was furious. Vista and Office 2007 came with his new Dell computer by default. Dell didn't ask: "Would you prefer the old versions of the operating system and MS Office that you know how to use?" So our VP got a shiny new computer that he didn't know how to use: Functions were rearranged, and keyboard shortcuts were different. | ||
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| #1 By 7711 (71.188.126.244) at 12/16/2007 8:01:51 AM |
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Oh boo hoo. He "got a shiny new computer that he didn't know how to use". That's pathetic. It's not like the massive change from 3.11 (WFW) to Win95. Don't like it, go back to 3.11...
I do agree...the format change in Office 2007 can be a hassle, especially in a shared document environment. But that's where the IT department (I assume a company with an "executive vice president" is big enough for an IT department) has to deploy the compatability pack, OR train the newbie how to save as a Word 1997-2003 doc. Pay attention to what you're doing.....when you save, it says the extension is .docx, not .doc. I hate to say it's not rocket science, but it's not. |
| #2 By 2201 (82.26.77.169) at 12/16/2007 12:52:52 PM |
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So this "executive" doesn't use his sense and research and check what he was ordering before he ordered? His fault entirely... and I wouldn't do business with someone who doesn't make sure he's ordered what he needs. Hardly the fault of Microsoft (who, surprise surprise, are in the business to make money). He's lucky Vista and Office 2007 is still compatible with older stuff and documents.
Technology moves on. Deal with it. |
| #3 By 3653 (65.80.181.153) at 12/16/2007 3:14:30 PM |
| 'technology executive' - isn't that an oxy moron? |
| #4 By 82766 (202.154.80.84) at 12/16/2007 4:02:52 PM |
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Excluding the compatibility pack for older Office products (to read .docx) there is a simple option within Office 2007 that defaults all documents/spreadsheets to the Office 2003 format. Thats the method that I use for rolling out Office 2007. I'll just use a GPO to flick over to docx when everyone has Office 2007.
By the way, (re further down the article) since when did Microsoft have a monopoly for Office-type products? Its not provided as part of Windows, so it certainly cannot be the monopoly that people talk about? Like those silly Opera people thinking that everyone in the world is FORCED to use IE :) (which I've never worked out, as a good chunk of people use Firefox!) |
| #5 By 3653 (65.80.181.153) at 12/16/2007 5:04:03 PM |
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MyBlueRex - "which I've never worked out"
I think I see your problem. You're far too rooted in fact and reality. Get more in touch with your emotions, and focus on hate and covetousness. If that doesn't work, pour some milk on the ground and force yourself to cry about it. THEN, you'll see things more clearly. ;-) |
| #6 By 93518 (76.28.232.202) at 12/16/2007 5:57:50 PM |
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From the TFA: As a result, Microsoft cannot extract anything close to its full monopoly rents unless it sells upgrades. emphasis added.
This is so much Marxist drivel (the odd use of the word "rent" here is Marxist terminology). According to Aaron's article, the EU and US should force Microsoft to freely license all their software? Thanks Berkley "economics" and law professor, Aaron Edlin. Go back to the USSR. |
| #7 By 12071 (203.185.215.144) at 12/16/2007 10:21:08 PM |
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"According to Aaron's article, the EU and US should force Microsoft to freely license all their older software?"
There, fixed it for you. For the rest of you - I'm wondering if you've ever actually MET an executive... I mean in real life. You'll find that, as a percentage, very few executives are tech savvy in any sense of the word, so the example given here is very easy to believe. Especially when it comes to Office 2007 because the interface is really that different... and if you're a "power user" as such, then you'll get very frustrated very quickly because the things you're used to being in a particular place just aren't there and trying to find them is a pain in the arse. |
| #8 By 92283 (64.180.196.143) at 12/16/2007 10:24:26 PM |
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"Suppose Microsoft had to license its old software freely whenever it brings out a new version."
Suppose the Berkely Electronic Press had to give away all its old journals for free whenever a new issue came out? Maybe they wouldn't charge 1000's of dollars for a subscription. http://www.bepress.com/journals/subscriptions.html I mean, the marginal cost of an electronic journal is 0$ right? |
| #9 By 2960 (72.196.195.185) at 12/17/2007 9:26:12 AM |
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I honestly believe that after the world is on Vista SP1, half the complaints will subside.
Of the remaining 50%, half that will continue to come from folks that just like to bitch about anything Microsoft. Or Apple. Or HP. Or ... They just like to bitch :) The other 25% will be people with genuine issues, mostly driver, hardware and software incompatiblities. At least half of us will be happy :) TL |
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