[Swordmaker]

I happen to agree with him. . .

That's because you and Bott both have ADS. Why would Apple want MS to cut prices? Higher prices for Windows upgrades would be better for OSX sales as people compare.

[Blue Highway]

Apple wouldn't want Microsoft to cut prices. Not sure why you said we thought they would. Apple on the other hand wants people to THINK Apples prices are cheaper even though we both know that is NOT the case.

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Upgrade cost skipping a generation of OS

Windows XP upgrade to Windows 7 = $50.00

Apple OSX 10.4 Tiger upgrade to OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard = $169.00

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Recent purchase of either OS

Windows Vista upgrade to Windows 7 = $0.00

Apple OSX 10.5 Leopard upgrade to OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard = $9.95