Microsoft to deliver Vista online

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   As reported by theage.com 01/19/07 

Microsoft will make its new Vista operating system available for download via the Internet when it debuts at the end of this month, a marketing first for the US software colossus.

Microsoft has sold its world-dominating software only on packaged disks since the Redmond, Washington, company opened for business in 1975.

Microsoft has been ramping up Vista promotion efforts in preparation for the January 30th launch of the version tailored to home PCs. A grand Vista event is planned in New York City on the eve of the launch.

On Wednesday, Microsoft revealed Windows Anytime Upgrade, Family Discount, and online Marketplace options it claimed gave customers "greater flexibility" in obtaining its redesigned operating system.

"With the consumer launch of Windows Vista so close, we're excited to announce three new ways to make the purchase and upgrade experience easier than ever," said Microsoft marketing manager Brad Brooks.

The Anytime option will enable people to upgrade their Windows operating systems to Vista online directly from Microsoft or its authorized partners, according to Microsoft.

Suggest prices for upgrades ranged from 79 US dollars (US) to 199 US dollars, depending on which editions of the software are involved.

Anytime online upgrades will be available in Europe, Japan, Canada and the United States at www.windowsanytimeupgrade.com when Vista debuts at the end of January, Microsoft said.

Vista and the new 2007 Microsoft Office software will be available for direct download from Windows Marketplace. Only English-language editions of Vista will be available at Marketplace, according to Microsoft.

Microsoft added that it would offer "family discounts" on Vista software for homes with multiple computers.

Edited by Bill Schiering - Jan/18/2007 at 3:31pm

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Bill Schiering Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Oct/26/2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 61	Quote Reply Topic: Microsoft to deliver Vista online Posted: Jan/18/2007 at 3:27pm
	As reported by theage.com 01/19/07 Microsoft will make its new Vista operating system available for download via the Internet when it debuts at the end of this month, a marketing first for the US software colossus. Microsoft has sold its world-dominating software only on packaged disks since the Redmond, Washington, company opened for business in 1975. Microsoft has been ramping up Vista promotion efforts in preparation for the January 30th launch of the version tailored to home PCs. A grand Vista event is planned in New York City on the eve of the launch. On Wednesday, Microsoft revealed Windows Anytime Upgrade, Family Discount, and online Marketplace options it claimed gave customers "greater flexibility" in obtaining its redesigned operating system. "With the consumer launch of Windows Vista so close, we're excited to announce three new ways to make the purchase and upgrade experience easier than ever," said Microsoft marketing manager Brad Brooks. The Anytime option will enable people to upgrade their Windows operating systems to Vista online directly from Microsoft or its authorized partners, according to Microsoft. Suggest prices for upgrades ranged from 79 US dollars (US) to 199 US dollars, depending on which editions of the software are involved. Anytime online upgrades will be available in Europe, Japan, Canada and the United States at www.windowsanytimeupgrade.com when Vista debuts at the end of January, Microsoft said. Vista and the new 2007 Microsoft Office software will be available for direct download from Windows Marketplace. Only English-language editions of Vista will be available at Marketplace, according to Microsoft. Microsoft added that it would offer "family discounts" on Vista software for homes with multiple computers. Edited by Bill Schiering - Jan/18/2007 at 3:31pm
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Josh Van Cleave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Oct/24/2006 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 845	Quote Reply Posted: Jan/22/2007 at 10:21am
	As a limited time offer, Microsoft will let those who buy a boxed version of Vista Ultimate Edition purchase discounted licenses for up to two more PCs in their house. The cost for each of the additional PC licenses is $50; for that amount, consumers can install the Home Premium version of Vista on the other PCs. The discounted license program is being offered only in the U.S. and Canada and only from Vista's January 30 mainstream launch through June 30.
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