Windows 7 Likely Going Modular, Subscription-based

[retro_killa]

"When Windows 7 launches sometime after the start of 2010, the desktop OS will be Microsoft's most 'modular' operating system to date. That's not necessarily a good thing, of course; Windows Vista is a sprawling, complex OS. From Microsoft's perspective, though, there are many possible benefits. The OS's developers can add/remove functionality module by module. New modules could be sold post-launch, keeping revenue streams strong. A modular approach could also allow the company to make functionality available on a time-limited basis, potentially allowing users to 'rent' a feature if it's needed on a one-off basis. Microsoft is already testing 'pay as you go' consumer subscriptions in developing countries."

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http://tech.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/03/25/1357230&from=rss

[call_me_sir]

They can do what they want, I'm not upgrading from XP till I'm good and ready. Until about 2 years ago I was still using Windows 98.

[retro_killa]

for a bout over a year i have been running windows vista ultimate 64 bit & so far it works with out any probs just FYI ... i use to lve XP but now that i have Vista ultimate there is no looking back Microsoft has fixed all the driver probs & they have worked out alot of the bugs & i love it ...

CPU1) AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-50 @ 1600MHz (Acer MyallM mainboard) (RAM) 2GB, 1.05GB free (HDDs) 130GB, 21.5GB free (VGA1) NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100 (128MB), 1440x900x32, 60Hz (OS) Microsoft® Windows Vista™

[willplayer]

Same here, I enjoy Vista thoroughly. Haven't had any problems with it, it's not buggy at all. But if they started charging for shit like they do with the Xbox 360, count me out, I'll go Mac if I have to. Mac's aren't half bad.

[retro_killa]

I would just use Linux or a Mac OS on a PC based laptop OSX was running my my laptop for a few months & i had no probs with it now i am back to Vista 64bit & loving it .... oh wait i am also using http://www.ubuntu.com/ 64bit OS as well

[Elite Evil]

Vista offers nothing that I want over XP and comes with much worse performance so I have no interest in upgrading.