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[Nvyseal]

Microsoft wants to make it easy for users to upgrade among editions of the next Windows.

In an effort to simplify the distribution of Windows Vista and make it easier for customers to upgrade, Microsoft will include the various retail versions of the operating system on one DVD instead of having separate discs for each Vista edition.

In the past, Microsoft distributed each version of the Windows client OS on its own disc. However, in a move it is calling "Windows Anytime Upgrade"--which cuts costs for Microsoft as well as making it easier for customers to upgrade--the version of Windows Vista that a customer buys will be activated by his or her product key and will be on a disk with the other editions of the OS.

For example, if a customer buys Windows Vista Home Premium from a retail store, he or she will get a DVD that also includes Windows Vista Ultimate, but the product key for the purchase will only activate Home Premium and its features and functionality, said Mike Burk, a Microsoft spokesperson.

"With Windows Anytime Upgrade, the idea is to provide customers with the most convenient user experience possible by enabling them to more easily and directly upgrade to a higher edition of Windows Vista from within their current edition," he said.

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Now I wonder how long its going to take someone to figure out how to hack this??

[chriso_86]

Wow, that is pretty smart!! Yeah, a hack will be found just wait!!

[ShadowFox]

I give it less than 72 hours

[MadDoggyca]

ya ok kool so what about 32 and 64 edtion on the same disc as well??

[Nvyseal]

MadDoggyca, on Sep 20 2006, 11:50 AM, said:

ya ok kool so what about 32 and 64 edtion on the same disc as well??

I think the 32bit will contain all flavors of the 32bit code, same with the 64bit version

Heads up... A new build might be released to testers by the end of the week

[chriso_86]

Goodness!!! MS has gone build crazy!!!

[David_Heavey]

Nvyseal, on Sep 20 2006, 08:04 PM, said:

Heads up... A new build might be released to testers by the end of the week

[VROSA]

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Microsoft wants to make it easy for users to upgrade among editions of the next Windows.

...And also make it easier for people to become ilegal.

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Heads up... A new build might be released to testers by the end of the week

They're really working hard to get Vista ready on the beginning of 2k7.

Wonder what are the improvements over latest builds. Im already curious about this possible new build.

Eyes open !

Edited by vrosa x64, 20 September 2006 - 09:32 PM.