Microsoft was already well into their keep-the-customers-confused strategy with at least _five_ different versions of Windows Vista rather than the two of XP. But does the world _really_ need — I kid you not — Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate UPGRADE Limited Numbered Signature Edition?
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10 February 2007 at 11:32 pm
Richard
Good one – is it 01/04/2007 already?
And is this a red rag to a bull?
11 February 2007 at 7:49 am
Stilgherrian
Ah, yes, Mr Gates’ whiny response to Apple’s advertising campaign. He’s always had that “spoiled brat” response to criticism. You’d think he was an only child, but he’s not.
Maybe Bill should read _Classification of Fallacious Arguments and Interpretations_ [532k PDF] and tick off the ones he’s using…
But no, not a red rag. I’m so well past that “battle”.
11 February 2007 at 8:40 am
Stilgherrian
Another thought. If Microsoft has already released the “ultimate” version of Vista, how come they’re already talking about the follow-up version?