What does "Vista Capable" mean to you? - GoFuckYourself.com

StuartD · 11-28-2007, 03:52 PM

Apparently it means different things to different people, and as such... there's a class action suit against Microsoft. People thought that "capable" meant that the PC would be able to run any version of Vista. Microsoft thinks it means that it can run Vista Home Edition... but not necessarily the other versions.

The funny part was, even the guy at Microsoft didn't know what it was supposed to mean!

Microsoft's director of marketing, Mark Croft, had become confused about the meaning of "Vista capable" when giving evidence.

Croft's explanation was that "'capable' has an interpretation for many that, in the context of this program, a PC would be able to run any version of the Windows operating system."

"Ready," Croft continued, "may (cause) concerns that the PC would run in some improved or better way than 'capable.'"

After a 10-minute break to talk to Microsoft's lawyers, Croft admitted he had made "an error" and retracted his previous statement, saying that by "capable" Microsoft meant "able to run a version of Vista."

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6...ml?tag=nl.e550

baddog · 11-28-2007, 03:55 PM

Viewable

After Shock Media · 11-28-2007, 03:56 PM

I think MS should just say FU and call Vista home ed. Vista, then call the other versions Vista business ed, etc. Then say there fuckers it runs Vista.

candyflip · 11-28-2007, 03:56 PM

To me that means it will run Vista with upgrades. "Vista Ready" would signify that you can install it and go.

WiredGuy · 11-28-2007, 03:58 PM

To me, Vista Capable means format required.
WG

G-Rotica · 11-28-2007, 04:04 PM

to me, it means it should run any form of vista.

Eyes_Without_A_Face · 11-28-2007, 04:14 PM

To me it means XP will work like charm

CurrentlySober · 11-28-2007, 05:57 PM

To me it means 'Buyer Beware'...

L-Pink · 11-28-2007, 06:02 PM

It means you are using the same questionable advertising practices associated with rip-off auto repair outlets. It's called add-ons.

D · 11-28-2007, 06:02 PM

I'm thinking it's time for Microsoft to settle on this one.

11-28-2007, 03:52 PM	#1
StuartD Sofa King Band Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Outside the box Posts: 29,903	What does "Vista Capable" mean to you? Apparently it means different things to different people, and as such... there's a class action suit against Microsoft. People thought that "capable" meant that the PC would be able to run any version of Vista. Microsoft thinks it means that it can run Vista Home Edition... but not necessarily the other versions. The funny part was, even the guy at Microsoft didn't know what it was supposed to mean! Microsoft's director of marketing, Mark Croft, had become confused about the meaning of "Vista capable" when giving evidence. Croft's explanation was that "'capable' has an interpretation for many that, in the context of this program, a PC would be able to run any version of the Windows operating system." "Ready," Croft continued, "may (cause) concerns that the PC would run in some improved or better way than 'capable.'" After a 10-minute break to talk to Microsoft's lawyers, Croft admitted he had made "an error" and retracted his previous statement, saying that by "capable" Microsoft meant "able to run a version of Vista." http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9595_22-6...ml?tag=nl.e550 __________________ This is me on facebook This is me on twitter

11-28-2007, 03:56 PM	#3
After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	I think MS should just say FU and call Vista home ed. Vista, then call the other versions Vista business ed, etc. Then say there fuckers it runs Vista. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

11-28-2007, 03:56 PM	#4
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,067	To me that means it will run Vista with upgrades. "Vista Ready" would signify that you can install it and go. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

11-28-2007, 03:58 PM	#5
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,497	To me, Vista Capable means format required. WG __________________ I play with Google.

11-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#6
G-Rotica Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4,258	to me, it means it should run any form of vista. __________________

11-28-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Viewable

11-28-2007, 04:14 PM	#7
Eyes_Without_A_Face Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 600	To me it means XP will work like charm __________________ Poocis Pornstar Directory: English - Español - Português - Français - Italiano

11-28-2007, 05:57 PM	#8
CurrentlySober Too lazy to wipe my ass Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Public Bathroom Posts: 38,718	To me it means 'Buyer Beware'... __________________ My Dream Gal... XXX 👁️ 👍️ 💩

11-28-2007, 06:02 PM	#9
L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	It means you are using the same questionable advertising practices associated with rip-off auto repair outlets. It's called add-ons.

11-28-2007, 06:02 PM	#10
D Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Valley Posts: 7,412	I'm thinking it's time for Microsoft to settle on this one. __________________ -D. ICQ: 202-96-31