Comments on: Will Windows 7 Starter Edition Cripple Future Netbooks?

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:01:38 +0000

This latest idea from Microsoft is an insult to our intelligence. I sincerely hope they go ahead with it, and that scores of disgruntled users vote with their feet. This could be a nice bit of wood to stoke the Linux fire with, after all!

By: weg

weg — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:53:24 +0000

Apple’s iPhone only runs one application at a time, and people cope with it.

By: Mzzz

Mzzz — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:01:54 +0000

For hitting the netbook price point how about allowing any number of apps, but not running (or even installing) on systems with screens having native resolutions above, say 1024×600 or whatever netbooks typically max out at. I’d go for that, but 3 apps is hopeless.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:40:02 +0000

Let’s put it this way; if I buy a netbook, I would rather use Linux (Ubuntu) than stand this atrocious crippled Windows!

By: F Murray Rumpelstiltskin

F Murray Rumpelstiltskin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:35:07 +0000

Three apps at once. Sheesh. Microcr*p.

By: Zak

Zak — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:19:50 +0000

I could never handle a three app limit (and by the way, does that mean it can only handle three apps, or that you just aren’t allowed to?). However, if it results in a cheaper netbook, it’s fine by me, because the first thing I’m doing after opening the box is installing Linux. I’m not the least bit interested in Microsoft’s latest concoction, I have real work to do. So anything that lets me pay a bit less is welcome.

I have a feeling though that many will end up buying a netbook with the starter edition without realizing what they’re getting. Those folks will be in for a nasty surprise, which will probably do little good for Windows 7′s reputation, or netbooks in general.

By: Charles

Charles — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:51:24 +0000

Tom, I think it will sell. It’s not the normal consumer who is going to buy it, It’s the OEM. It has sold on the last two Microsoft OS’es. ->

“We also consulted Ed Bott who pointed out that Windows Starter edition has existed in developing countries for XP since 2005, was later released for for Vista, and has always had a three application limit.”

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:41:37 +0000

This is just dumb. It will never sell. Enough said.

By: Johnnny

Johnnny — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:34:26 +0000

I’m just afraid that I’ll be forced to actually pay for that abomination of an OS, since I wouldn’t use it. I mean, manufacturers, if you want to offer that thing, please leave us a choice not to buy it, but to get at least no os, better linux version. Personaly, I don’t intend to pay someone for pulling my leg.

By: IC DeaDPiPoL

IC DeaDPiPoL — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:26:17 +0000

Gotta test running a Virtual Machinewith Win 98/2000(VMWare or QEMU) within a starter edition. Hopefully a more powerful netbook comes soon.