Open the box

Gary · Oct 31, 2007, 13:15:11

Just noticed this: http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/2e680b8d-211e-41c5-a0bf-9ccc6d7e62a21033.mspx/

Now what worries me is that if you need help in opening the Vista retail box should you really be installing it

Rik · Oct 31, 2007, 13:30:59

OTOH, if M$ put out software in packaging that needs an explanation, what does it say about the company?

Gary · Oct 31, 2007, 13:33:33

Inactive · Oct 31, 2007, 14:17:06

Worrying innit..

Lance · Oct 31, 2007, 17:52:13

I don't know what is wrong with just a normal box!

Rik · Oct 31, 2007, 17:52:52

It's not sexy enough.

Lance · Oct 31, 2007, 17:54:23

Well, put a picture of Jill on the front then!

Rik · Oct 31, 2007, 18:01:54

I'm going into hiding now...

Simon · Oct 31, 2007, 21:41:14

The worrying thing is, there are people out there who will need those instructions, and then get let loose on the Internet!

Gary · Oct 31, 2007, 22:00:28

Quote from: Si6776 on Oct 31, 2007, 21:41:14
The worrying thing is, there are people out there who will need those instructions, and then get let loose on the Internet!

That was my thought exactly, but also can you imagine sitting there about to install your new os then thinking hang on, I must go online and find out how to undo this box before I install it

what were Microsoft thinking

Adam · Oct 31, 2007, 22:12:30

Quote from: Killhippie on Oct 31, 2007, 22:00:28
That was my thought exactly, but also can you imagine sitting there about to install your new os then thinking hang on, I must go online and find out how to undo this box before I install it what were Microsoft thinking

Are you implying Microsoft normally applies some form of logic to their decisions?

Gary · Oct 31, 2007, 23:39:30

Quote from: Adam on Oct 31, 2007, 22:12:30
Are you implying Microsoft normally applies some form of logic to their decisions?

Adam, I would never do that

Rik · Oct 31, 2007, 23:49:45

Quote from: Adam on Oct 31, 2007, 22:12:30
Are you implying Microsoft normally applies some form of logic to their decisions?

Only a perverted one.

Simon · Nov 01, 2007, 00:05:30

That would also imply that they actually think!

Rik · Nov 01, 2007, 00:09:45

True. How silly of me...

Malc · Nov 01, 2007, 22:58:36

Maybe the instructions were for Bill Gates...

Rik · Nov 02, 2007, 00:55:38

Interesting thought. After all, if he needed his mother to remind him to wash his hair...