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jk wrote:
I find the current Apple stance about software distriution to be somewhat strange as i assumes that everyone has fast broadband connections.
It's strange that they are the only ones doing it since it allows them to drive the price downwards (30%+ of the price at retail is profit for that retailer, then a portion is for the wholesaler and presumably there should be some profit for Apple too)
Despite this, Apple have managed to drive the price down for physical media and smash the price for downloaded versions
It should be possible to get a Lion Upgrade (Snow Leopard Required) from any Apple store
As of Mountain Lion things might change again, but I wouldn't be surprised (after a delay) to see Mountain Lion on USB too
Doug-
That sort of got my back up when it was announced, too. But as time goes on, it seems not to matter here. USA doesn't have the fastest broadband in the world by a long stretch but it is becoming ubiquitous. And you can always go to a Starbucks or Apple store and use their broadband in a pinch.
I really was skeptical when my wife ordered a MacBook Air - no dvd drive? Are you kidding? But that was a year ago and it hasn't been an issue yet. Worse case, i can scoot out to an Apple store and buy a super drive if the odd emergency every comes up (though I am increasing thinking that won't happen
Apple doesn't consult us when the want to "lead" but so far they have made mostly good choices or changed. I have an external floppy disc drive in the basement somewhere that I kept "just in case.".....
Cheers,
Tom
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