> Microsoft's chief software architect Ray Ozzie believes the company's
> operating system (OS) Windows 7 can and will make PCs just as slick
> and cool as their counterparts at Apple. Unfortunately, some early
> reviews of the OS suggest it might not be 'cool' enough to justify a
> $120 upgrade.

> In an interview with the New York Times late last week, Ozzie bristled
> at the idea that Windows 7 might change the way people think about PCs
> and using Microsoft operating systems -- something that in recent
> years, thanks to an effective Apple campaign making PC users out to be
> bumbling fools, has been something of a joke. "[Windows 7] gives us an
> opportunity as a software vendor to refresh our value proposition,"
> Ozzie said. "I just think it's an exciting time for Microsoft."

> Google, Apple Synonymous with 'Cool', Not MS

> Critics agree that Microsoft's image really does need a shot in the
> arm. "Microsoft sort of disappeared from the scene," said marketing
> and strategy specialist Regis McKenna, who believes that Microsoft
> might not be the go-to company when people think of truly cutting-edge
> tech innovation these days. "Every once in a while, they have a
> delayed Windows release or something like that. By and large, I think
> the marketplace is focused on what Google and Apple are up
> to." (Source: nytimes.com)

> CEO of Salesforce.com Marc Benioff wonders if the world is beginning
> to, or already has, passed Microsoft by. "They are trapped in their
> own psychosis that the world has to revolve around Windows on the PC,"
> he says . "Until they stop doing that, they will drag their company
> into the gutter."

> PC World says Win7 Upgrade Not Worth $120

> These kinds of comments are unlikely to sap Ozzie's excitement, for
> now. However, his happiness and Microsoft's momentum depend in large
> part on the commercial and critical success of Windows 7. And thus
> far, not all of the early reviews are good. In a recent blog for PC
> World, Jeff Bertolucci complained that although users upgrading to Win
> 7 will notice a boost in visual flair and performance over Vista, the
> improvement is modest.

> Is it worth a $120 upgrade? Bertolucci says no. "As much as I like
> what Microsoft's done with Windows 7, the improvements don't warrant
> such a steep fee, particularly for home users upgrading from the much-
> maligned Vista." As for XP users, the clean install requirement will
> force most of you to consider buying a whole new computer altogether.
> (Source: pcworld.com)

> Unfortunately, that's an even more expensive option than buying the
> $120 upgrade.

> Who are these people?

> Brandon Dimmel of Infopackets.com ???
> Regis McKenna, a "Marketing Strategist" ???
> Jeff Bertolucci, A random blogger ???

> Cause I should listen to these people for some reason right? <lame>

> On Nov 4, 5:01 pm, Ima Ufo <thetruthaboutm...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > By Brandon Dimmel of infopackets.com.

> > Microsoft's chief software architect Ray Ozzie believes the company's
> > operating system (OS) Windows 7 can and will make PCs just as slick
> > and cool as their counterparts at Apple. Unfortunately, some early
> > reviews of the OS suggest it might not be 'cool' enough to justify a
> > $120 upgrade.

> > In an interview with the New York Times late last week, Ozzie bristled
> > at the idea that Windows 7 might change the way people think about PCs
> > and using Microsoft operating systems -- something that in recent
> > years, thanks to an effective Apple campaign making PC users out to be
> > bumbling fools, has been something of a joke. "[Windows 7] gives us an
> > opportunity as a software vendor to refresh our value proposition,"
> > Ozzie said. "I just think it's an exciting time for Microsoft."

> > Google, Apple Synonymous with 'Cool', Not MS

> > Critics agree that Microsoft's image really does need a shot in the
> > arm. "Microsoft sort of disappeared from the scene," said marketing
> > and strategy specialist Regis McKenna, who believes that Microsoft
> > might not be the go-to company when people think of truly cutting-edge
> > tech innovation these days. "Every once in a while, they have a
> > delayed Windows release or something like that. By and large, I think
> > the marketplace is focused on what Google and Apple are up
> > to." (Source: nytimes.com)

> > CEO of Salesforce.com Marc Benioff wonders if the world is beginning
> > to, or already has, passed Microsoft by. "They are trapped in their
> > own psychosis that the world has to revolve around Windows on the PC,"
> > he says . "Until they stop doing that, they will drag their company
> > into the gutter."

> > PC World says Win7 Upgrade Not Worth $120

> > These kinds of comments are unlikely to sap Ozzie's excitement, for
> > now. However, his happiness and Microsoft's momentum depend in large
> > part on the commercial and critical success of Windows 7. And thus
> > far, not all of the early reviews are good. In a recent blog for PC
> > World, Jeff Bertolucci complained that although users upgrading to Win
> > 7 will notice a boost in visual flair and performance over Vista, the
> > improvement is modest.

> > Is it worth a $120 upgrade? Bertolucci says no. "As much as I like
> > what Microsoft's done with Windows 7, the improvements don't warrant
> > such a steep fee, particularly for home users upgrading from the much-
> > maligned Vista." As for XP users, the clean install requirement will
> > force most of you to consider buying a whole new computer altogether.
> > (Source: pcworld.com)

> > Unfortunately, that's an even more expensive option than buying the
> > $120 upgrade.- Hide quoted text -

> - Show quoted text -

> Microsoft's chief software architect Ray Ozzie believes the company's
> operating system (OS) Windows 7 can and will make PCs just as slick
> and cool as their counterparts at Apple. Unfortunately, some early
> reviews of the OS suggest it might not be 'cool' enough to justify a
> $120 upgrade.

> In an interview with the New York Times late last week, Ozzie bristled
> at the idea that Windows 7 might change the way people think about PCs
> and using Microsoft operating systems -- something that in recent
> years, thanks to an effective Apple campaign making PC users out to be
> bumbling fools, has been something of a joke. "[Windows 7] gives us an
> opportunity as a software vendor to refresh our value proposition,"
> Ozzie said. "I just think it's an exciting time for Microsoft."

> Google, Apple Synonymous with 'Cool', Not MS

> Critics agree that Microsoft's image really does need a shot in the
> arm. "Microsoft sort of disappeared from the scene," said marketing
> and strategy specialist Regis McKenna, who believes that Microsoft
> might not be the go-to company when people think of truly cutting-edge
> tech innovation these days. "Every once in a while, they have a
> delayed Windows release or something like that. By and large, I think
> the marketplace is focused on what Google and Apple are up
> to." (Source: nytimes.com)

> CEO of Salesforce.com Marc Benioff wonders if the world is beginning
> to, or already has, passed Microsoft by. "They are trapped in their
> own psychosis that the world has to revolve around Windows on the PC,"
> he says . "Until they stop doing that, they will drag their company
> into the gutter."

> PC World says Win7 Upgrade Not Worth $120

> These kinds of comments are unlikely to sap Ozzie's excitement, for
> now. However, his happiness and Microsoft's momentum depend in large
> part on the commercial and critical success of Windows 7. And thus
> far, not all of the early reviews are good. In a recent blog for PC
> World, Jeff Bertolucci complained that although users upgrading to Win
> 7 will notice a boost in visual flair and performance over Vista, the
> improvement is modest.

> Is it worth a $120 upgrade? Bertolucci says no. "As much as I like
> what Microsoft's done with Windows 7, the improvements don't warrant
> such a steep fee, particularly for home users upgrading from the much-
> maligned Vista." As for XP users, the clean install requirement will
> force most of you to consider buying a whole new computer altogether.
> (Source: pcworld.com)

> Unfortunately, that's an even more expensive option than buying the
> $120 upgrade.