Comments on: Microsoft to Release Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/ Covering Microsoft and its competitors like no one else! Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:05:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: brandonmcneely http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-30694 brandonmcneely Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:16:29 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-30694 How about a 3 dimensional desktop! I use both linux and windows, and in Linux distros there is a thing called Compiz. It makes a fully customizable desktop cube or sphere and has many different switchers available. This would be a nice feature in Windows 7. It would enable us to use multiple desktops without the need for multiple monitors. Wishful thinking, I guess.... How about a 3 dimensional desktop! I use both linux and windows, and in Linux distros there is a thing called Compiz. It makes a fully customizable desktop cube or sphere and has many different switchers available. This would be a nice feature in Windows 7. It would enable us to use multiple desktops without the need for multiple monitors. Wishful thinking, I guess….

]]> By: Microsoft Tinker for Windows 7 | Redmond Pie http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-15889 Microsoft Tinker for Windows 7 | Redmond Pie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:52:13 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-15889 [...] did inform you about Microsoft plans to release some of the apps/games from Vista Ultimate Extras for Windows [...] [...] did inform you about Microsoft plans to release some of the apps/games from Vista Ultimate Extras for Windows [...]

]]> By: George Gray http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-17474 George Gray Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:06:38 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-17474 Frederick...Windows Live Mail is free and is a Windows client application, it does not keep your mail in the 'cloud.' Way better than Outlook Express. Frederick…Windows Live Mail is free and is a Windows client application, it does not keep your mail in the 'cloud.' Way better than Outlook Express.

]]> By: George Gray http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-14930 George Gray Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:06:38 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-14930 Frederick...Windows Live Mail is free and is a Windows client application, it does not keep your mail in the 'cloud.' Way better than Outlook Express. Frederick…Windows Live Mail is free and is a Windows client application, it does not keep your mail in the 'cloud.' Way better than Outlook Express.

]]> By: Jerry S. http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-14040 Jerry S. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:25 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-14040 "Those suckers that bought Vista Ultimate, myself included even at discount, are being screwed," said yet another commenter. "There isn't a chance in hell that I am paying $219-321 for what should really be Now Vista SP3. We were promised 'extras' which we never got, now we been excluded from any of the specials Preorder or not. Anyway even at $180(OEM for Sys Builders) , it is still too much to pay."<br><br>The extras that commenter mentioned refer to "Ultimate Extras," one of the main features Microsoft cited in the months leading up to the 2007 release of Vista Ultimate to distinguish the operating system from its lower-priced siblings. According to Microsoft's marketing, Extras were to be "cutting-edge programs, innovative services and unique publications" that would be regularly offered only to users of Vista's highest-priced BEST edition.<br><br>But users soon began belittling the paltry number of add-ons Microsoft released and the company's leisurely pace at providing them. Just five months after Vista was launched, critics started to complain.<br><br>Earlier this year, Microsoft dumped the feature, saying that it would instead focus on existing features in Windows 7 rather than again promise NeedED extras.<br><br>The furor over Vista Ultimate has even reached analysts' ranks. In May, Michael Cherry of Directions on Microsoft urged Microsoft to give Vista Ultimate owners a free upgrade to Windows 7. "It would buy them a lot of good will, and I don't think it would cost them much," Cherry said at the time. GUESS WHAT IT NEVER HAPPEN!<br><br>Some of the commenters in the latest Computerworld stories about Windows 7 echoed Cherry.<br><br>"I am running Vista Ultimate and feel ripped off by Microsoft because ... [we] never received the extras we paid good money to get," said "Hellfire" in a long comment. "The very least that they should do is offer a heavily-discounted or Free upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate to those that have lost money by purchasing Vista Ultimate." “Those suckers that bought Vista Ultimate, myself included even at discount, are being screwed,” said yet another commenter. “There isn't a chance in hell that I am paying $219-321 for what should really be Now Vista SP3. We were promised 'extras' which we never got, now we been excluded from any of the specials Preorder or not. Anyway even at $180(OEM for Sys Builders) , it is still too much to pay.”

The extras that commenter mentioned refer to “Ultimate Extras,” one of the main features Microsoft cited in the months leading up to the 2007 release of Vista Ultimate to distinguish the operating system from its lower-priced siblings. According to Microsoft's marketing, Extras were to be “cutting-edge programs, innovative services and unique publications” that would be regularly offered only to users of Vista's highest-priced BEST edition.

But users soon began belittling the paltry number of add-ons Microsoft released and the company's leisurely pace at providing them. Just five months after Vista was launched, critics started to complain.

Earlier this year, Microsoft dumped the feature, saying that it would instead focus on existing features in Windows 7 rather than again promise NeedED extras.

The furor over Vista Ultimate has even reached analysts' ranks. In May, Michael Cherry of Directions on Microsoft urged Microsoft to give Vista Ultimate owners a free upgrade to Windows 7. “It would buy them a lot of good will, and I don't think it would cost them much,” Cherry said at the time. GUESS WHAT IT NEVER HAPPEN!

Some of the commenters in the latest Computerworld stories about Windows 7 echoed Cherry.

“I am running Vista Ultimate and feel ripped off by Microsoft because … [we] never received the extras we paid good money to get,” said “Hellfire” in a long comment. “The very least that they should do is offer a heavily-discounted or Free upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate to those that have lost money by purchasing Vista Ultimate.”

]]> By: SoStupit http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-13558 SoStupit Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:05:17 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-13558 "Those suckers that bought Vista Ultimate, myself included, are screwed," said yet another commenter. "There isn't a chance in hell that I am paying $219 for what should really be Vista SP2. We were promised 'extras' which we never got, now we are being excluded from the pre-order special. Anyway even at $49, it is still too much to pay."<br><br>The extras that commenter mentioned refer to "Ultimate Extras," one of the main features Microsoft cited in the months leading up to the 2007 release of Vista Ultimate to distinguish the operating system from its lower-priced siblings. According to Microsoft's marketing, Extras were to be "cutting-edge programs, innovative services and unique publications" that would be regularly offered only to users of Vista's highest-priced edition.<br><br>But users soon began belittling the paltry number of add-ons Microsoft released and the company's leisurely pace at providing them. Just five months after Vista was launched, critics started to complain.<br><br>Earlier this year, Microsoft dumped the feature, saying that it would instead focus on existing features in Windows 7 rather than again promise extras.<br><br>The furor over Vista Ultimate has even reached analysts' ranks. In May, Michael Cherry of Directions on Microsoft urged Microsoft to give Vista Ultimate owners a free upgrade to Windows 7. "It would buy them a lot of good will, and I don't think it would cost them much," Cherry said at the time.<br><br>Some of the commenters in the latest Computerworld stories about Windows 7 echoed Cherry.<br><br>"I am running Vista Ultimate and feel ripped off by Microsoft because ... [we] never received the extras we paid good money to get," said "Hellfire" in a long comment. "The very least that they should do is offer a heavily-discounted upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate to those that have lost money by purchasing Vista Ultimate." “Those suckers that bought Vista Ultimate, myself included, are screwed,” said yet another commenter. “There isn't a chance in hell that I am paying $219 for what should really be Vista SP2. We were promised 'extras' which we never got, now we are being excluded from the pre-order special. Anyway even at $49, it is still too much to pay.”

The extras that commenter mentioned refer to “Ultimate Extras,” one of the main features Microsoft cited in the months leading up to the 2007 release of Vista Ultimate to distinguish the operating system from its lower-priced siblings. According to Microsoft's marketing, Extras were to be “cutting-edge programs, innovative services and unique publications” that would be regularly offered only to users of Vista's highest-priced edition.

But users soon began belittling the paltry number of add-ons Microsoft released and the company's leisurely pace at providing them. Just five months after Vista was launched, critics started to complain.

Earlier this year, Microsoft dumped the feature, saying that it would instead focus on existing features in Windows 7 rather than again promise extras.

The furor over Vista Ultimate has even reached analysts' ranks. In May, Michael Cherry of Directions on Microsoft urged Microsoft to give Vista Ultimate owners a free upgrade to Windows 7. “It would buy them a lot of good will, and I don't think it would cost them much,” Cherry said at the time.

Some of the commenters in the latest Computerworld stories about Windows 7 echoed Cherry.

“I am running Vista Ultimate and feel ripped off by Microsoft because … [we] never received the extras we paid good money to get,” said “Hellfire” in a long comment. “The very least that they should do is offer a heavily-discounted upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate to those that have lost money by purchasing Vista Ultimate.”

]]> By: Frederick M Raposa http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-13501 Frederick M Raposa Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:10:12 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-13501 Yes Dream Scene would be great. ( Never new we lost it ).<br><br>Any Games and any Live Software is a Big NO Go for me.! <br><br>And now I have to buy Outlook for my email. ( No Cloud for me Thanks ).<br><br>Why not bring back Outlook Express? ( I know why ! )....<br><br>Why not throw some useful or educational software, how about a simple CAD Program, or maybe (Heaven forbid ) something relating to Science. Basically something that maybe will let some child or adult learn something usefull and mabe start a carrer. Yes Dream Scene would be great. ( Never new we lost it ).

Any Games and any Live Software is a Big NO Go for me.!

And now I have to buy Outlook for my email. ( No Cloud for me Thanks ).

Why not bring back Outlook Express? ( I know why ! )….

Why not throw some useful or educational software, how about a simple CAD Program, or maybe (Heaven forbid ) something relating to Science. Basically something that maybe will let some child or adult learn something usefull and mabe start a carrer.

]]> By: noneed.info » Blog Archive » Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-13436 noneed.info » Blog Archive » Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:48:33 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-13436 [...] from: Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie November 11th, 2009 in Windows 7 | tags: are-going, extras, form, free-apps-, has-confirmed, [...] [...] from: Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie November 11th, 2009 in Windows 7 | tags: are-going, extras, form, free-apps-, has-confirmed, [...]

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]]> By: Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie | All about windows 7 http://www.redmondpie.com/microsoft-to-release-vista-ultimate-extras-on-windows-7-9140098/comment-page-1/#comment-13419 Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie | All about windows 7 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:53:03 +0000 http://www.redmondpie.com/?p=6773#comment-13419 [...] original post here:  Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie This entry was posted by MikeWink and posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:48 am and filed under [...] [...] original post here:  Vista Ultimate Extras on Windows 7 | Redmond Pie This entry was posted by MikeWink and posted on November 11, 2009 at 11:48 am and filed under [...]

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