GORDO Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I think Apple's always priced OS X that way as a 'thank you' to their users for their support, and the fact they really don't make much money off OS X since it comes with all new Macs anyways. Hardware manufacturers for Windows machines have to buy licenses for pre-installing Windows on their machines, so Microsoft is making money off them as well as the consumer, since the hardware manufacturer is marking up the hardware to account for their license costs for Windows. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I don't know about you guys, but the way Apple thanks me is with care packages full of rainbows and kittens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Apple always has... I don't think they've ever charged more than 130USD for OS X, and recently, I don't think more than 70USD. well, a company that only commands about avg. 8-10% of the market for operating systems (compared to Microsoft's avg 80%) i don't think they could demand more and still get it. people just don't want it on their desktops or laptops. Really? If anything, I would think the opposite - since Apple has a rabid fanbase, they could literally write their own pricetag on how much they charge for their OS (they certainly have no qualms doing this on their hardware). I think Apple's always priced OS X that way as a 'thank you' to their users for their support, and the fact they really don't make much money off OS X since it comes with all new Macs anyways. Hardware manufacturers for Windows machines have to buy licenses for pre-installing Windows on their machines, so Microsoft is making money off them as well as the consumer, since the hardware manufacturer is marking up the hardware to account for their license costs for Windows. they obviously want everyone to use the latest OS & hardware, get rid of legacy ballast, so they and devs can use the latest APIs & Cocoa features etc. I can't think of a good reason for not giving it away for free actually. Anecdotally, just few of the people I know have upgraded to 10.7 since it came out.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Apple also sell their new operating systems at low prices Apple always has... I don't think they've ever charged more than 130USD for OS X, and recently, I don't think more than 70USD. well, a company that only commands about avg. 8-10% of the market for operating systems (compared to Microsoft's avg 80%) i don't think they could demand more and still get it. people just don't want it on their desktops or laptops. Really? If anything, I would think the opposite - since Apple has a rabid fanbase, they could literally write their own pricetag on how much they charge for their OS (they certainly have no qualms doing this on their hardware). I think Apple's always priced OS X that way as a 'thank you' to their users for their support, and the fact they really don't make much money off OS X since it comes with all new Macs anyways. Hardware manufacturers for Windows machines have to buy licenses for pre-installing Windows on their machines, so Microsoft is making money off them as well as the consumer, since the hardware manufacturer is marking up the hardware to account for their license costs for Windows. they obviously want everyone to use the latest OS & hardware, get rid of legacy ballast, so they and devs can use the latest APIs & Cocoa features etc. I can't think of a good reason for not giving it away for free actually. Anecdotally, just few of the people I know have upgraded to 10.7 since it came out.. I wonder if that had to do with Lion being the first OS X not available on store shelves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 hm probably more with them not wanting to break anything, not seeing any advantage of updating, not knowing or caring.. it's mostly artist persons, they don't give an OS update the priority in their life it would deserve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nene multiple assgasms Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 so windows 8 upgrade (from xp or later) will be $39.99. http://www.neowin.ne...de-to-cost-3999 I'm seriously considering upgrading my porn machines. you use Windows for your porn machines? I guess that's the IT equivalent of bug-chasing? adblock plus with fanboy's ultimate list noscript requestpolicy microsoft security essentials I don't get malware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 i'm sure your computer says that to all the computers it barebacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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