Michael Dell Says Windows 7 Will Make You Love PCs 627
ruphus13 writes "In a recent talk at the Churchill Club, Michael Dell addressed several topics, including the fact that Windows 7 is poised to take advantage of the upgrade cycle. Dell has always been a strong MS OEM ally and it is now hoping to cash in again from the impending upgrades. From the post: 'Dell made plain several times that he sees the installed base of technology as very old, and sees a coming "refresh cycle" for which he has high hopes. "The latest generation of chips from Intel is strong, particularly Nehalem," he said, adding, "and Windows 7 is on its way." (The operating system arrives Oct. 22nd, although Microsoft's large-volume licensees are already getting it.) He pointed out that many business are running Windows XP, which is eight years old. "I've been using Windows 7 for a long time now," he said, "and if you get the latest processor technology and Office 2010 with it, you will love your PC again. It's a dramatic improvement."'"
Hmm... (Score:5, Funny)
I personally doubt it (Score:5, Funny)
All my Dell boxes run Linux.
Re:Can somebody tell me why? (Score:5, Funny)
It's just better.
I upgraded to windows 7 pro about a month ago (through MSDNAA) and I've even stopped using linux at home.
He's almost certainly right (Score:5, Funny)
...much like Ike loved Tina (or Chris loved Rhianna for our newer readers).
Re:Hmm... (Score:5, Funny)
Try moving your finger lower and a little bit to the left, and maybe somewhat faster? Oh wait, you said narcissistic. Oops, my bad; nevermind.
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:5, Funny)
Mac is like a really expensive whore; Windows is like a street walker who might not have had been tested for STDs recently, Ubuntu is that nerdy chick who bought YOU a drink.
Re:Yeah, right. (Score:3, Funny)
I've got of few of those neat Bicentennial quarters they made thirty years back. Would one of those do?
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:5, Funny)
Ubuntu is that nerdy chick who bought YOU a drink.
But only other nerds really have a chance with her.
Re:Hmm... (Score:4, Funny)
I agree, I prefer my love-interests to be NPC's too.
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:2, Funny)
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For that kind of money I might as well get an Amiga.
Actually no, I'll stick with a PC.
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:5, Funny)
Windows is like your wife who is on the city council and is getting a spa make-over
And yet she keeps gaining weight, and you wish she'd hit the gym instead.
Re:Yeah, right. (Score:5, Funny)
[Chris flips Dell a shiny quarter]
"Here's a quarter boy, go buy yourself a real computer."
All I can hear is... (Score:3, Funny)
*SCHLORP*SCHLORP*SCHLORP* "Is that how you wanted it sucked Mr. Ballmer?"
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:1, Funny)
For that kind of money I will install a Linux disto and vanish off on holdiay for a couple of weeks.
Re:Yeah, right. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:4, Funny)
Indeed. One way or another, almost everybody is paying for it (at least from the male perspective). I've never understood how dropping $150 on a casual date and getting laid is regarded as morally superior to dropping $150 on a hooker.
It's also kinda funny regarding what people will do depending on the money. I'm paraphrasing this old story, but it basically has a distinguished gentleman at a nice party who is casually talking with a very prim and proper lady. Basically goes:
Guy: "Miss - I was wondering as a matter of curiosity, would you be willing to go to bed with me for $100 million?"
Woman: "Well sir, I believe that I would."
Guy: "Indeed. Would you consider going to bed with me for $20?"
Woman: "OF COURSE NOT!!!! WHAT TYPE OF GIRL DO YOU THINK I AM?"
Guy: "I think we've already established what type of girl you are. Now we're just negotiating price."
Kindergarten level arithmetics would suggest (Score:5, Funny)
SP3
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:5, Funny)
"Winston, if you were my husband I'd poison your tea."
"Nancy, if I were your husband I'd drink it."
Re:Balance Sheet (Score:1, Funny)
This sig is not worded exactly as intended. Any "Fixed that for you" jokes will be greatly appreciated.
Fixed that for you. And you're welcome!
Re:Yeah, right. (Score:0, Funny)
Re:Yeah, right. (Score:0, Funny)