Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by mikeash on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @03:25PM
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The "+ shipping" part amuses me. It seems to sum up the whole "out of touch" reputation that Microsoft has, whether deserved or not. Why wouldn't this just be a download?
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Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by paulvandermeijs on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @04:22PM
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Ever tried downloading a USB stick?
Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by mikeash on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @04:42PM
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Yes, because they're totally charging $25 for a USB stick and throwing in Windows and Parallels for free, and the whole thing would be pointless without the USB stick.
Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by glasshead969 on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @05:16PM
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25$ completely goes to charity. But they could have still done it as a download though.
Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by analog on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @05:13PM
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Personally I'd rather download a DMG and put it on a USB I can buy locally. Better than waiting for international post.
Re:Microsoft Launches Windows QuickStart Kit For Mac Developers
by fpgeek on Tuesday April 02, 2013 @11:49PM
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Microsoft isn't being stupid here. The puzzle is a hurdle. The donation and (waiting for) shipping are additional hurdles. Hopefully all of these hurdles filter well for the kind of developer Microsoft want to attract.