Hehe ya.
Nah, if wanted to be really cynical -- as opposed to releasing 1 flat version of an OS with both 32 and 64 integrated on 1 DVD, and it installs inteligently dependant on what u`r needs are..
After I`ve made my new OS, I`d strip bits out of each one, in kind of a step-down effect, so as I were to end up with 3/4, sorry 6/8 or so different versions that I can spread a spectrum of prices along.
This way, I can keep the viewing aim of the public, their aspirations for want of a better word, on the top end one and prehaps offer them upgrades, at a cost to bring them up a level.
I can price the top one at an alarming price, executives can get away with paying that, for want of not being left out in the technology of today (rollseyes); I can get the enthusiatic bunch to buy the next one down prehaps - these guys spend quite a bit on hardware, so I`m sure I can drain them pretty well; and then there`s the good ole family dood that feels he`ll have to buy it, but his price range, although high, I can strip down just enough to allow him to have to save to upgrade. Afterall, he`ll appear a real donut when he discusses his version in work. hehe I may just get 3 or 4 purchases out of him cos of the pcs in his house, hmmm. hehe x2 when he finds 2 out of the 3 pcs need upgrading mwhuuhhhaaa, johnny will be pleased.
It`s no longer Win98, the ploy was home, pro etc. The newest is what we have now. Windo$e 2010 will have 4 versions I`m sure.
Chu-Ching.