Why is Windows so expensive?

Greed

>>59191015
>$120
>expensive

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>Windows 10
>Paying to be the product

>>59191015
The linux shills made it that expensive so the poor windows users have to switch to their subpar OS.

The subjective theory of value is the primary foundation.
From there, executive decisions made in the context of pleasing investors (shareholders, managers, sales department heads) evolve into a clusterfuck of sociological breakdown.

And how much is a copy of macOS that I can download and install on my XPS13?

>>59191035
>he does it for free

>>59191015
It's 2017 and Freedom is easy to obtain with almost 0 cost in usability. why do this

Its also a """service"""" which might add to the cost if you want to go with that reasoning.

I think its a fair price for software you use for everything.
I find the price of office more shocking.

But you dont need to use either. I use free software for business and it just works.

>>59191015
Because monopolies suck

Why does a 3 year AutoCAD subscription cost $3,780 when the OS it requires only costs $120?

>>59191149
Who the fuck is paying for cad software?

>>59191149
Less demand

You can buy a key for $20 off kinguin.

>>59191015
>Paying for Windows
wew

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>>59191096
Because I want to play video games.

>>59191126
> use for everything.
I am literally only going to use this PoS operating system as a steam hypervisor. Nothing more. I doubt I will even surf on it. Turn on Big Picture, forget about everything else.

Like, fuck. Seriously how uncommon can my specific use case be? Mustards drone on about cheap PC gaming then along comes Microsoft charging $120 for an OS that doesn't even have a proper start button. It doesn't even have repositories ffs. Like, how long is this licence even going to last for?

>$120
>expensive

pathetic poorfag detected

>>59191451
It is expensive relative to what the product offers. $120 isn't much at all, but no one with money wastes money like that, that's why they have money, you troglodyte.

>>59191015
collusion
>inb4 guvmints are to blame
lel, tards

>>59191163
I don't think anyone actually pays full price

>download windows 10 ISO from Microsoft's website
>Burn to USB
>Buy cheap windows 10 product key for like $10 online
>?????
>Profit

>>59191451
You could buy OSX for $25 when Apple had it on a disc. Which was worth it if you where hackintoshing. What is even worst is that fact Home edition of windows 10 doesn't allow you to control updates, so in essence you have to shell out over $200 for Windows that actually allows you to have some control over what happens to it. If windows was $25 bucks for home and $50 for pro it might actually be worth it for most people

>>59191072

$0

All you have to do is use macOS in a VM ... download macOS for free from the appstore and you are good to go.

Lots of hackintosh tutorials out there. XPS 13 should be compatible tbqh.

Using a hackingtosh aswell. Best thing i ever did. Fuck Windows. macOS is superior in every aspect and its FREE.

You can even use iCloud and shit .. all for free cause Apple doesnt care about hackingtosh users and they probably enjoy the meme as much as we do.

>>59191719
You're doing it wrong. It goes like this:
>install win7 oem version
>windows loader it
>upgrade to 10 for free

>>59191015
because they got you by the balls because you're too much of a numale cuck to use GAHNOO SLASH LEENUX and too poor to afford a $1400 macbook

have fun with your "definitely not a virus, trust me I'm a dolphin.exe" windows cracks though.

>>59191664
the government is partially to blame for allowing publicly funded education to use and teach the use of nonfree systems such as wintel

>>59191754
do you mean the free handicap upgrade?

>>59191015
What, you don't want to pay to have your computer record everything you do, send that data to Microsoft and have them send you targeted ads everywhere in your OS? What are you, a communist?

>>59191072
Just a meager $2500 in hardware costs

>>59191015
$120 sounds really cheap for an operating system that will last you for life

>>59191815
Yup. Also, I got the option to upgrade to 10 when I took the windows update to sp1 last night. I didn't choose it, I just updated to sp1 because I want to see if 7 actually has any problems on kaby lake/z270. I don't think it does.

>>59191810
Government wants you to make money to tax you. they don't care about your education. Windows is the most common tool you'll use to make money

>>59191894
When I build my next pc I'm going to try to get the educational edition. I tried scamming my way into a local community college but they didnt fall for it.

>>59191752
If they didn't care about Hackintosh users there wouldn't be so much bullshit involved in get iMessage and Facetime to work

>>59191929
They're probably pretty used to it. You might look into win10 enterprise ltsd or something like that, comes without all the nasties so you can use it for hospital equipment without it deciding to update itself in the middle of a surgery for example.

>>59191810
but that's not the problem here, the problem comes from the (few) companies that produce and sell these chips... they collude and price-fix them.

>>59192153
oh wait, nvm... wrong thread, I was thinking about SSDs, lel
yeah, you are 100% right, BUT... microsoft is the corruptor here, they buy politicians and stuff. it's a well known fact, btw

https://www.kinguin.net/category/19429/windows-10-professional-oem-key/
>$27.61.
You're welcome

>>59192199
How do they get these? I've heard they get banned.

>>59192210
I have no idea. They have buyers warranty for an extra $5 if you're skeptical. They also offer other Windows keys if you want cheaper ones
https://www.kinguin.net/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=Windows

Is Win 7 OA transferable?

Monopoly

>>59192252
I think once or twice if i remember correctly

>>59192199
>win7 oem image: free
>daz loader: free
>win10 update: free
>using your new legit win10 key during a clean install: free (and optional)
you fucking mong

>>59191015

>Why is Windows so expensive?

How many other things in your life can you pay $120 for and use 24/7 and never really have to pay another penny of cash for?

$120 as a one time expense for so much potential is a drop in the proverbial fucking bucket. And please, I don't consider Windows 10 as something worth even a penny, and you can still get it for free if you're paying attention.

OP: get the fuck out.

>>59192289
Holy fuck thanks anon

>>59192289
>win10 update: free
Haven't they discontinued those?

>>59192354
sorta but you can do a install is you tell them you're disabled/handicapped. Theres a specific page on their site you can do it through

>>59192326
Don't have anything at all plugged into your mobo when you install 7. Kaby no likey. Literally unplug your keyboard and mouse after inputting your name/system name/system time. GPU too, your mobo should have a monitor, an optical drive with your install disc (fuck you /g/ we DO still need them) and the drive you're installing to. Nothing else.

>>59192382
>install disc
I thought i was getting installation media

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>>59191015
> buy a Windows 10 Pro key for $8.00 on a famous shitty selling website from my third world country
> Activate it on phone with the official Macroshaft assistant
> Windows is activated
> Literally no keygen, nothing, original .iso and a clean install for just US 8.00.

Feels good to be master race.

>>59191015
I have a key if you want it.

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>>59191015
>He paid for Windows 10

>>59191038
whats your favorite pc game kiddo?

>>59192471
Gib. Pls

First post that replys gets a bizspark win 10 enterprize key. Put disposable email.

>>59192474
What's your favorite special olympics event, retard?

>>59192525
[email protected]

>>59192525
[email protected]

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>>59192458
If you aren't joking I would like a link to that website please.
>t. poorfag

>>59192525
[email protected]

>>59192545
>[email protected]
ok you got it
Fucking msdn is slow wait a minute or 2

>>59192545
>.br

Isn't there a donkey somewhere that you should be fucking?

>>59192525
Fuck. I wish global rules allowed GET threads, do we could roll

>>59192496
If i post it here it will probably get banned by MS. They have trolls lurking here.

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>>59192582
Fucking hell why is is slow. Microsoft cunts. I will send it

>>59192595
Ill put a disposable email. [email protected]

>>59192561
http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-845704390-key-windows-10-pro-windows-10-original-ativaco-online-_JM

It just werks, you will probably need to use a translator though.

>>59192612
Luckily its a bit close to beaner spanish, so i can get the jist of it

>>59192605
Fuck you microsoft. Fucking faggots. The one time I try send a fucking key and its slows down. Fucking retards https://msdn.microsoft.com

>>59192612
Thanks man, appreciate it from a burger.

>>59191015
Idk I got mine for free :^)

>>59192644
Enjoy your identity theft.

>>59192605
I'm still waiting anon ;.;

>>59192607
sent

>>59191793
Private Trackers bro sooo no viruses plus the intricate innovation that is Common Sense 2017

>>59192683
I will send it br bro. Fucking microsoft faggots are down the one fucking time i need a key. Expect an email from @protonmail check msdn and see its down.

>>59192718
ya ok kid.

>>59192712
Not valid? N's arent vaild letters in a product code

Fuck this bullshit. I'll just pay the $120 dollars.

>>59192878
Anon just pay $30 for it. Or do it free, for a little bit of a hassle

>>59192743
Thanks bro, but where did you get the key?

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>>59191440
>not using WINE
Dumb game poster

>>59192894
This, the hassle is worth it. I've daz loader'd 7 a dozen times, works every time. The only indication they know is the kb971033 update is unchecked by default in windows update. I've never seen a paid-for windows 7 update screen though, so it may be unchecked by default for everyone.

>>59192878
Just get this here:
>>59192612
I just checked right now, and it's retail (fpp)

>>59192471
>>59192496
>>59192712
>>59192868
Mfw i have to try every fucking letter in place of the letter that isnt valid

Is the Daz loader malware?

>>59192529
Wrangling you, moron.

>>59193376
the original isnt but all the reuploads are full of adware and malware

>>59192382
>https://www.kinguin.net/category/19429/windows-10-professional-oem-key/
Why tho, like what would would happen if you didn't unplug them?

>>59192924
but vulkan is better

>>59192248

>if you're skeptical of a scam give them more money

>>59192954
>
What does that mean?

>>59191035
enjoy being an unpaid beta tester for red hat

>>59191015
With all the tracking and making YOU the product you shouldn't be afraid to activate it with KMSPico (although I got all my licenses through DreamSpark).

>>59193540
What does fpp mean? It means it's not the OEM Windows which doesn't allow you to change hardware. On the fpp you can change computers as long as you uninstall it from the previous ones.

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>>59193376
Get it off mydigitallife forums. Got Ultimate w7 working that way.

>>59191015
artificial inflation to counter piracy. When you buy a windows license, you are ALSO paying for the dozen pajeets who stole it

>>59194683
Get a load of this shill, guys.
Trying to fucking guilt trip us.
Hey guy, we're immune to that.
We already have mothers.
Oh, you're female, I see.
That's why you went straight for the guilt.

>>59191032
The personal user has 0 need for anything they can't get cheaper (or free) elsewhere

>>59191719
Holy fuck you are retarded. Google for 10 fucking minutes and get the iso for any fucking version you want, download with caution, verify checksums, and that's it. Paying for windows fucking TEN. Wew

>>59194867
Checksums?

>>59191163
uh oh you mean I could install autocad on our office PCs for free? Please do tell more.

>>59194872
Nope, you're too dumb for this. Go pay the man.

>>59194872
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=checksum

>>59194867
> google 10 minutes for shady win10 sites
> verify checksums

instead you could just download windows 10 insider version and keep it up to date, for free.

>>59194872
Yes, what you download is either and archive (compressed; zip, 7z, tar.gz, etc.) or a binary or whatever it is, before you run it or install it on your machine, you can use an online tool such as
http://onlinemd5.com/

Given any single file, (of any format, it doesn't care) it does a series of mathematical operations to compute a "checksum", which is a string of characters that is unique to that very file.

What does this give you? Well, you can find the official md5 or SHA1 checksums quite easily (easier than the REAL file). So when you find what you think is the correct file, you run it this thing, it gives you a checksum, then you verify it matches the official one.

If it doesn't, you most likely have a file loaded with a virus of some kind ready to fuck your shit if you install it

>>59194902
Wow, are you really an insider? How did you get to be an insider? Could I be an insider too?

>>59194902
nobody wants windows 10 faggot. Paying for it only confirms your retardation

>>59194902
thats like paying someone to rob you. Fucking idiot

>>59194907
Well, they did just crack SHA1. MD5 is even less secure I hear.

>>59194920
Serious question, do you wear a helmet?

>>59194915
>>59194919

I use server 2012r2 when I need windows and linux on all my personal machines.

> Fucking idiot

how edgy, are you 12? Real men need to do some work with professional software which sadly isn't available on linux nor does it work with wine.

>>59194937
Only when I do Dangerous Things.

Anyone know where i can buy or get free cheap genuine Win 10 Pro or Enterprise keys

>>59194920
Jewgle hasn't released the code on how they did it yet. Cracking MD5 is almost trivial, but cracking Sha1 takes a lot more resources and cracking both is, as far as I know, still practically impossible.

>>59194938
You are paying for windows 10, YOU, not a company. So whatever work you are doing is personal. If said work is personal, you are flexible in your options. So you chose to pay for windows 10, willingly. To reiterate, yes, you are a fucking idiot

>>59194975
What the fuck are you talking about? I don't think you even know. I assume you are thinking about generating a file that produces the same hash. But if you have that many degrees of freedom to change the file so nonchalantly, your end result will not resemble the expected file (the iso and its contents in this case). So "cracking" md5 in this context is completely irrelevant and out of place. You don't even know how stupid you sound when you throw out words

>>59194976
I'm a partner in my firm. Every penny used is from my dividends.

What a fucking edgy faggot

>>59195036
god am I glad I'm not a shareholder in that pile of shit. Head dumbass paid for windows 10

>>59195047
No, we didnt. We have 2012r2's, you dumb fuck.

>>59191943
It's actually not that hard if you do it right.

You just need to generate a right serial combo, which takes a second.

Also they keep a tight ship on iCloud because of security concerns.

But they're not too much of a hardass on iMessage and iCloud on Hackintoshes.

>t. Took me 10 mins to setup iCloud/iMessage on Hackintosh

>>59191015
Who cares I've never paid for Windows in my life (except for maybe the included price on laptops).
Always pirated it. Fuck the jews at microsoft.
>>59191032
>>59191451
>Paying 120 dollars for a monopoly on NT kernel bytecode
The only good thing about it is that it can run .exes
There is nothing innovative or special about Windows.

>>59195150
>There is nothing innovative or special about Windows.

Pretty much how Microsoft became successful.

Fuck Winshit, I only boot into it to play gaymes and VR then I boot back into macOS for real work.

>>59191015
MS gifted me MSDN account. I have literally paid nothing, never, and got access to every Windows there is.

Because you're buying it from Microsoft.
Resellers can sell Windows 10 Pro ($200 MSRP) for half price.

>>59191440
>Because I want to play video games.
Then why windows 10, when win 7 is fine unless the jews convinced you the ten directX12 games are worth your privacy, and performance in all other games.

>>59192561
you can find it on ebay for 7 bucks

>>59193795
Nice goalpost shifting.

>>59191038
>The linux shills made it that expensive so the poor windows users have to switch to their subpar OS.
Linux shills? Really? How does shilling for something free, as in gratis and libre, make any sense from a point of monetary gain?

You only have one NT family OS, so no competition to lower prices.

>>59191015

Because I bought it for 4.99$ on ebay from Russia, with love.

>>59192299
I wouldn't use W10 even if (((they))) would pay me $120, mate

>>59191015
No legit competition from AMD.

>>59194683
Thanks for paying for my Windows VM, faggot.

You pay for quality, only poorfags pirate or run basement dweller hobbyist OS

>>59195385
>shilling for free
Damn I wish someone paid me to shill their shit on forums all day

>>59195814
>You pay for quality
If that were true, people would get paid for using Windows.

>>59192474
>>59195385
>taking my post seriously
kek

>>59193795
Good goy.

>>59191015
You're paying for a quality experience.

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Don't let your dremes be meams

I just bought a 7 ultimate key for $16 now it says my upgrade to 10 is ready. Is that because it had already downloaded last year?

>>59191015
some anon here claimed you can get it for free this way:
>install win 7
>taz loader (or whatever it is called) to unlock it
>use the "upgrade to win10 for retarded people" offer or whatever it is called
>gratulations, you have a legit win10 copy.

>>59197315
You would have gotten more for your money had you bought $16 worth of jelly beans and poked them up your butt one by one.

You can get it for free
Look up >free windows 10 for assistive technology users