Windows 7
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Noah Ruiz73 said:And who on earth is actually gonna buy this at that insane price point!? 🤔
Mainly because even this OS isn't immune to the old bugs, like how unstable things get with third-party software, or even its own stuff (like Media Player, for example). And don't even get me started on the lack of support for all the different audio formats. You're stuck constantly digging around and messing with codecs and plug-ins again and again—just to play some FLAC files or whatever. It's honestly unacceptable!
Plus, ignoring slightly older hardware—like those DVB-T TV cards for laptops—because there aren't any drivers? That’s just a total amateur move.
They've built most drivers right into the OS, yet for so many people, there's still zero support. Especially from manufacturers who couldn't care less about a product once it's a year or two old and they want to push the new models. It just goes on forever...
Let's be real, Windows 7 looks great and runs way faster than Windows Vista, but none of that makes up for the cost. And then you've got those famous patches 🙄
So, yeah, if anyone buys an original copy, they better be ready to start patching immediately after installing. Just like everyone else using a free version!
It's all the same old story... boring and overpriced. After all these years, billions in lost revenue, and Bill being way too well-off—free is the only fair price for 7. 👍
Regarding the drivers, Windows 7 was released with certain ones already built-in (though they're pretty crappy), and the rest should be available later for those with a legal version. Microsoft basically kept the partnership going with companies, promising us that drivers will be available for download (again, specifically for those with legal copies) 🙂