[TriLUG] VMWare pricing

[Rev. Christian J Hedemark]

Tom said:
> While the Express version is $50 (only runs Win95/98 in the VM), the full
> workstation edition is $300.  I thought that VMWare used to offer a "for
> personal use" version of the software for a lower price, but I can't find
it
> anymore.

Heh nice timing.

I saw something about student pricing on their web site and emailed the addy
as Mrs. Hedemark still has valid student ID.  $300 for that is highway
robbery.  As we both pointed out, who needs a virtual machine for $300 when
you could buy a real one at that price and have it run faster.

Any interest from the SC in trying to negotiate a LUG deal with these guys
at more reasonable pricing???

Reverend Christian J Hedemark II
Hillsborough, NC
http://yonderway.com
"Those who are willing to sacrifice essential liberties for a little order,
will lose both and deserve neither." - Benjamin Franklin